Briefly explain immediacy

What will be an ideal response


Immediacy is based on nonverbal cues that communicate liking, pleasure, or closeness. Immediacy behaviors work to reduce the physical and psychological distance between people.

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To gather formal information about audience members' attitudes, beliefs, and values, you should

a. observe them before you speak. b. engage them in conversation at the conclusion of the speech. c. research the group you're speaking to on the Internet or in written publications. d. ask open-ended and closed-ended questions on a survey.

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When rehearsing a speech that includes presentation software,

a. refer to the recorded time spent on each slide and adjust accordingly. b. practice it completely and thoroughly without the slides. c. continue rehearsing repeatedly right up to the time of the speech. d. do not try to time it precisely.

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What do we call a word that imitates or represents the sensation of noise, smell, flavor, or touch?

a. alliteration b. ideograph c. amplification d. onomatopoeia

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The four contributors to self-concept are others' images of you, social comparisons, self-evaluations, and _______

a. your genetic make-up b. regional characteristics c. your schooling d. cultural teachings

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