_______ are extraneous sounds or words that interrupt fluent speech.

a. Distracters
b. Pointers
c. Vocalized pauses
d. Verbal inlays


c. Vocalized pauses
Vocalized pauses are extraneous sounds or words that interrupt fluent speech. They are essentially "place markers" designed to fill in momentary gaps while we search for the right word or idea.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT true of brainstorming via technology?

A) Groups can share new information via electronic brainstorming. B) Groups can share new ideas via electronic brainstorming. C) Brainstorming via technology adopts different principles than face-to-face brainstorming. D) Group members can send their ideas simultaneously. E) The group is able to work together even if they are physically separated.

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Ryan gives a speech about the differences and similarities of three types of chocolate:

milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. He is giving A. an illustration. B. a figurative comparison. C. a literal comparison. D. a false analogy.

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Standards are agreements about technical characteristics of communication systems.?

a. True b. False

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