When we meet someone new, before we hear the person speak, we learn about him or her
through nonverbal communication. On the first day of class, for example, we look around the
room and try to get information about our classmates.
Describe the nonverbal messages you
might receive from a classmate on the first day of class and what conclusions you might draw
from those messages.
What will be an ideal response?
Nonverbal messages in this context could include kinesics, proxemics, haptics,
chronemics, and artifacts.
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A. analytical B. causal C. topical D. spatial E. scientific
An informative speakerpresents information, so theaudience will
A) be interested, understand, and remember. B) listen, learn, and apply. C) hear, understand, and connect. D) think, remember, and ponder.
The consumer profile of Maria for Excedrin answered
a. What Maria did for recreation b. How Maria might be reached with media c. Demographic and psychographic questions d. All of the above
The ______________________________ encompasses the purpose for which the audience is gathered, their shared expectations about what is to happen there, as well as both the physical location and layout of the event.
a. occasion b. culture c. venue d. analysis