The maxim of __________ refers to praising someone or complimenting the person in some way
a) quality
b) generosity
c) tact
d) approbation
Answer: d
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Translating ideas and images in the speaker's mind into verbal or nonverbal messages that an audience can understand is termed
A) listening. B) feedback. C) encoding. D) decoding.
High context collectivistic cultures generally prefer which type of communication styles?
a. Direct and instrumental. b. Direct and affective. c. Indirect and instrumental. d. Indirect and affective.
TV talk show guests who interact with other guests and a host for the benefit of an audience are participating in a
a. symposium. b. forum. c. panel discussion. d. governance group. e. service group.
Effective specific purpose statements identify the topic to be covered, the audience, and
A) the credibility of the speaker. B) the organizational pattern used to organize main points. C) whether or not the speech is informative, persuasive, or entertaining. D) how long the speech will last. E) the occasion.