Identify the three patterns of organization discussed in Chapter 9. For each, describe the organizational

pattern and provide an example (main points) that appropriately reflects the pattern you describe.

What will be an ideal response?


The strategies for organizing main points are: (1 ) time-sequence, (2 ) spatial, and (3 ) topical. Students should describe each and provide appropriate examples of main points following those patterns.

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Stereotyping in cross-cultural communication is similar to the

critical thinking fallacy of post hoc. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Multichannel DAWs and consoles provide great flexibility precisely because they have this kind of input and output sections:

a. mono b. individual c. discrete d. both A & B e. both B & C f. all of these g. none of the

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Bobby: "I got a new bat!" Jan: "That's great. I can't wait to see you swing it at the game next Saturday." Bobby: "Not that kind of bat! His name is Del and he's my new pet." This exchange between Bobby and Jan best illustrates which principle of communic

a) Communication is ambiguous. b) Communication is a package of signals. c) Communication is punctuated. d) Communication is purposeful.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to build rapport with your audience?

A. Avoid using humor. B. Interact with listeners before your speech. C. Open with a story. D. Maintain eye contact.

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