Proper meaning ________ is a term that was coined by I. A. Richards and C. K. Ogden in the late 1920s, the belief that everyone attaches the same meaning to a word and that you are using that meaning

a. denotation
b. superstition
c. situation
d. connotation


b

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What occurs when critical listeners elaborate the message presented by the speaker?

A. They take notes during the speech to provide feedback to the speaker. B. They listen to the speech with no preconceived ideas. C. They compare their assumptions with others in the audience. D. They think actively about what they hear and how it might be answered.

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What did Karla mean when she said the language of Jessie's speech was equivocal?

A. It was meaningless. B. It was based on fact. C. It was based on opinion. D. It had multiple meanings.

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“The word plastic comes from the Greek plastikos, meaning ‘fit for molding.’ Its name describes a key feature of all plastics: when heated, they become soft and pliable.”This statement represents a(n) ________ definition

a) etymological b) logical c) jargon d) operational

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A public speaker who carefully verifies the persuasive facts they plan to present to their audience is demonstrating the ________dimension of public speaking

a. thoughtful b. professional c. ethical d. verification

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