“We’ve been on a few dates, and I really like her, but I don’t know if she is my ‘girlfriend’ yet,” says Angelina. Explain Angelina’s statement in terms of how relationships are constructed.
What will be an ideal response?
Relationships are linguistic constructions and are influenced by the language we use to describe them. Putting a label, like “girlfriend,” on a relationship defines it in terms that the people in it might not yet be comfortable with, as it reflects a certain level of commitment.
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The word ______ is most used to refer to the learned behaviors and attitudes associated with the words feminine and masculine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Careful listeners focus on
A) the thesis and main ideas. B) the interesting stories in a speech. C) the speaker's delivery. D) the introduction and conclusion. E) only the ideas that will benefit them personally.
Which of the following is a benefit of a well-constructed preparation outline? It helps the speaker
A) choose the best visual aids to include in the speech. B) discover which points have insufficient supporting material. C) improve the delivery of the speech through stage directions. D) establish positive ethos. E) memorize the speech.
What are the essential parts in the communication process?
a. message, listener and visual aids b. understanding and feedback c. sender, receiver, noise, message, and channel d. speaker, content, medium, and listener