As a speaker, you know that you will also be a listener. Which three of the six steps of careful listening will be most helpful for you? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Students responses will be personal but should specifically mention the steps outlined on pgs. 28-29: listen for the speaker's purpose; listen for the main ideas; listen for supporting evidence and sources; write down new words, ideas and questions; listen for the conclusion; offer nonverbal feedback.
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A. engaged B. passive C. detached D. active
_____ are unnecessary words interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence.
a. Similes b. Metaphors c. Vocalized pauses d. Acronyms
Newspaper chains grew considerably in the 1970s and 1980s
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Lisa and Chang have just experienced the birth of their first child. But since Lisa enjoys her career and wants to return to work, Chang arranges for a paternity leave with his company so that he can take care of the baby
Which of the following statements best describes this arrangement, according to information in your text? A. The couple is going against their natural, sexually-determined instincts, which will probably be less than ideal for the baby. B. The couple is relying more on biological attributes than social factors in making their decisions regarding childrearing. C. The couple realizes that their lack of adherence to natural sex roles will likely result in gender transcendence in their baby. D. The couple is relying more on practical considerations than on biological factors and the social interpretations that accompany them.