When discussing cultural values, the term "context" covers

A. whether or not people are comfortable with ambiguity.
B. what is considered good, desirable, and valuable, or vice versa.
C. the external environment surrounding and affecting a speech.
D. the extent to which speakers are expected to say what they mean directly.


Answer: D

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If you want to minimize the chances of groupthink, you should pursue all of the following strategies except:

a. Ask each member to serve in the role of critical evaluator. b. If possible, have more than one group work on the same problem independently. c. Avoid asking questions and expressing disagreement. d. Discuss the potential negative consequences of any decision or action. e. Before finalizing the decision, give members a second chance to express doubts.

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Why is it so important to establish your credibility in the introduction?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Some ways to quickly generate a list of ideas for a speech include

A. scanning the headlines of the local newspapers. B. interviewing family and friends. C. grazing Wikipedia and watching YouTube. D. surveying your interests and brainstorming.

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The organizational sequence that refers to geography or location is

a. chronological b. spatial c. cause-effect d. topical

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