Marion says, "Jon is a gay athlete." This is an example of what?

a) denotative meaning
b) polite communication
c) heterosexist speech
d) ambiguity


Answer: c) heterosexist speech

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______ is another Internet trend that can cause problems for media outlets.

A. focus B. fame C. death hoaxes D. oddity

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Key ideas and previews are summarized on text graphs, while larger sums of information are typically found on which type of visual aid?

A. table B. map C. photograph D. chart

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CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. In a prospective RCCU, individuals may utter phrases similar to ______.

a. “Talk to you later” b. “See you soon” c. “Let’s table this discussion for another time” d. “How are you doing?”

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One of the ways we figure out who we are is by seeing who others think we are. The term for that process is

A. reflected appraisal.
B. personality.
C. evaluative assessment.
D. social comparison.

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