Tara was confused when her husband said his office felt like a zoo as everyone was running around like crazy trying to get things done. Tara remembered going to the zoo as a child with her parents and enjoying the peaceful setting. This exchange demonstrates the _____ meaning of words.
A. denotative
B. concrete
C. abstract
D. connotative
Answer: D
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in business, most would be ___________ for men. A. useless B. expanded C. reversed D. unusual E. the same Answer True or False
Dwayne is delivering a speech in which he attempts to refute common misconceptions about outer space. Dwayne lists each misconception as a main point, then uses supporting materials to refute the false claims. Which organization pattern is Dwayne using?
A. structure-function B. problem-solution C. fiction-fact D. comparison-and-contrast
__________ tactics include withholding, complaining, making irrelevant comments to divert attention away from the issue under dispute, and denying the existence of the conflict
Fill in the blank with correct word
Daniel offended a classmate by trying to help her with her books. She told him he was sexist and that he should quit patronizing her. In trying to be helpful, Daniel has illustrated that communication is ________.
A. sharing and negotiating meaning B. unintentional C. dynamic D. receiver oriented