Explain the statement, "Language is subjective."
What will be an ideal response?
Words have no meaning or reality apart from the person using them and responding
to them. People may ascribe various denotative and connotative meanings to words. Thus, the
authority of words resides in people, not in words themselves. Meaning can also be conveyed
without words, as through gestures and body language. Other aspects of subjectivity include
the notion that no words are inherently good or bad, and that words and their meanings often
change as society changes.
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What will be an ideal response?
Gillian is working on her speech and finds some great information on a website. She decides to use the information and doesn't worry about a verbal footnote, as she knows anyone can put anything on the Internet, so the information doesn't actually belong to anyone. Which of the following statements about Gillian and her speech is NOT true?
A. Gillian can use words from any source, including the Internet, but she must identify her source verbally. B. Using words from the Internet does not constitute plagiarism. C. If she changes what she found on the Internet into her own words, it is still plagiarism. D. The rules are no different for the Internet than for any other source.
James Winans, a professor of communication, described public speaking as
A) communication from one to many. B) linear communication. C) enlarged conversation. D) large group communication. E) heightened conversation.
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for online speaking?
A. Avoid using visual aids. B. Control the visual environment. C. Adapt your nonverbal communication. D. All the answers are correct. E. Both control the visual environment and adapt your nonverbal communication.