Statements such as, "Money talks,""That's my car; isn't she beautiful," and "The wind moaned and screeched," are all examples of

a. personification.
b. personalism.
c. metaphors.
d. similes.


a

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Inadequate interpersonal skills are indicative of people who

A) know how to express their feelings and who can express feelings in variety of ways. B) do not know how to express their feelings and who can only express feelings in certain ways. C) can express anger in an appropriate manner D) express love.

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Which of the following is a salient feature of the unexamined identity stage of minority identity development?

A. An individual has a secure sense of identity and wants to eliminate all forms of injustice including oppression aimed at his or her own group. B. An individual's ideas about identity may come from his or her parents or friends-if they have any interest in ethnicity. C. An individual realizes that racism and other forms of oppression occur but tries to redirect his or her anger in more positive ways. D. An individual has a strong sense of his or her own group identity and an appreciation for other cultural groups.

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The more you know about your topic ________

A) the more you risk being overconfident B) the greater the chance of including too much detail in your speech C) the better your chances of being an effective communicator D) the less likely it is that people will listen to you

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In educational presentations, a "deliverable" is:

A. The speech outline B. A PowerPoint slideshow C. The speech D. Anything that is assigned to accompany the presentation E. None of these answers are correct.

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