Which of the following is the most important to consider when crafting a message intended for a public speaking engagement?
a. The time
b. The audience
c. The situation
d. The topic
b
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It is easier for a speaker to adapt to listeners' needs and interests if __________.
A. the audience has little or no background knowledge of the topic B. the audience is extremely large C. audience members are demographically similar D. audience members are culturally diverse
Which of the following statements about interpersonal communication competence is accurate?
A) Whether we get to know others has to do with their specific characteristics or ours. B) The likelihood that two people will become acquainted has to do with contact through physical proximity. C) The likelihood that two people will become acquainted has to do with a positive experience at the time of the face-to-face or social media contact. D) After you encounter a person several times and easily recognize him or her, you will likely become comfortable interacting with the person or at least making casual conversation. E) The relationship development and your reception often depend on how well you and the other person interact.
Which of the following is more gender-inclusive?
a. chairman b. freshman c. stewardess d. flight attendant e. waitress
Wittgenstein's statement that "the limits of my language are the limits of my world" would be true if one is
A) traveling in Italy without any knowledge of the Italian language. B) talking with a group of doctors with no prior background in medical terminology. C) taking an advanced course in intercultural communication with no knowledge of the jargon applicable to the topic. D) all of the above.