Thanking someone for inviting you to speak, as part of your introduction, is calleda

a. rhetorical device.
b. reference to a recent event.
c. personal illustration.
d. personal reference.


d

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"Meanings are created through human interaction with symbols" is best understood in all the following ways except: a. Communication is not in the words themselves, but in the process of communication

b. We have to think about communication to figure out what it means c. Symbols are abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous. d. All of these are correct. e. Different interpretations of symbols can result from a variety of factors.

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Your text offers all of the following advice for conducting Web searches except

a. use quotation marks to restrict searches to a given phrase. b. use AND, OR, and minus signs to expand or focus searches. c. follow search terms with "site:gov" or "site:edu" to narrow your searches to those specific domains. d. all of the above advice and more are offered.

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What are the three types of questions for audience-analysis questionnaires discussed in your textbook? Give an example of each type and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.

What will be an ideal response?

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Arvind's speech is about the injury risks faced by NFL players. He will be most likely to arouse listener interest in the topic if he quotes a(n)

A. well-known sports columnist. B. former high school player. C. expert in sports medicine. D. avid fan of professional football.

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