________ comes from understanding a message related to its conversational context.

a. Connotative meaning
b. Semantic meaning
c. Denotative meaning
d. Pragmatic meaning


d. Pragmatic meaning
Pragmatic meaning comes from understanding a message related to its conversational context. Whereas semantic meaning focuses on what the words mean, pragmatic meaning focuses on what people mean.

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a. it decreases message receivers’ elaboration b. it increases perceptions of the speakers’ trustworthiness c. it reduces the likelihood of assimilation and contrast effects d. it provides a logical conclusion to the argument

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The most basic theory of ________ is that people seek to attain pleasure and avoid pain

A) motivation B) needs C) resonance D) persuasion E) deliberation

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The ________ contains public, government, corporate, and private information

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The choice word structures can help give your message a distinctive style

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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