Meaningless vocal fillers that often distract from a presentation are known as ______.

a. nonfluencies
b. fluidities
c. patches
d. compositions


a. nonfluencies

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In his speech on the effects of Hurricane Katrina, James incorporates the story of a fictional family throughout his speech to help draw his audience in emotionally. This would be an example of a(n): a. personal testimony

b. expert testimony. c. brief narrative. d. extended narrative.

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Entering a __________ such as "parenting styles" or "language and interpersonal communication" when conducting online research will narrow your results to those that are specific to your needs

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Life scripts __________

a. are the outcome of a largely unconscious process of internalizing the rules, roles, and basic climate for living that we learn from our immediate family b. are direct definitions that through labeling, tells us who we are and how to behave c. are broadly shared perceptions we learn throughout our lifetime from peers and social institutions d. are self-concepts we gain through disclosing e. are forms and patterns of affective and cognitive relationships styles

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The basic characteristics of today’s audiences can be summarized by saying that all audiences are _______ and _______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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