Which is the most specific and pragmatic of the seven speech purposes and why?
What will be an ideal response?
inducing a specific action because the speaker is not concerned about the beliefs and attitudes of
individual listeners, as long as they can be persuaded to take a particular action
You might also like to view...
The assertion that “the process of communication is idiosyncratic” is best explained by which of the following?
A. The process of communication is the same for everyone B. The process of communication is distinct for everyone C. The process of communication is only a tool for conveying meaning D. The process of communication has three steps
The members of private groups do not have to prepare or make
presentations. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Angela moves out of the apartment she has shared with Eldon for four years and refuses to take Eldon's calls. She then throws a party to announce her return to the dating scene and to ask her friends to support her decision
We can reasonably assume from Angela's actions that she __________. a) is in the repair stage of her relationship with Eldon b) is not taking appropriate steps to ease the pain of her breakup with Eldon c) has entered the social separation phase of the breakup d) is in the contact stage of the relationship
Define and give examples of Ekman and Friesen's five display rules.
What will be an ideal response?