"Deforestation by lumber interests and toxic-waste dumping are major environmental problems in the United States today." What is wrong with this central idea?

a. It is not audience-centered.
b. It contains more than one idea.
c. It is too vague.
d. It is not a declarative sentence.


b

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Which of the following statements best describes a low-context culture?

a. People communicate using a restricted code. b. Nonverbal code is the primary source of information. c. Verbal code is the primary source of information. d. Heavy reliance on the contextual elements of the communication setting.

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Shawn feels like he has made a new friend in Pia, but he does not want to tell her that he was arrested for drunk driving when he was in his early twenties. Explain Shawn’s choice in terms of risk.

What will be an ideal response?

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The specialized language of a nonprofessional group is known as ______.

A. cant B. jargon C. substandard English D. slang

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Delma presented a speech informing her audience about "Tender Touch," a program

that trains parents how to nurture their infant via massage therapy. In describing the profound effects of touch on the health and development of babies, Delma illustrated the importance of which level of needs? A) Self-actualization B) Status C) Safety D) Physiological

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