A lead paragraph on the front page of a newspaper reads:
"What makes maps so hypnotic? Is it their endless detail that magically draws us in? The worlds of possibilities they offer as they take us on vicarious journeys? The connection to a moment in history? Their sometimes dazzling beauty?"
What is this type of lead paragraph called?
a. Feature lead
b. Formal lead
c. Straight summary lead
d. Informal lead
A
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A. Unethical decisions could be made in the name of the team B. To be sure that his or her personal ethical position always dominates those of other members C. Individuals' ethical standards often conflict D. To be sure all points of view are considered E. None of the above
When Vernon Jordan, an advisor to President Clinton, was accused of finding Monica Lewinsky a job in order to get her away from the press, he responded with the following defense:
“Throughout my professional career, I have been privileged to assist people with their vocational aspirations. . .I believe in giving a helping hand.”This response represents which of the following image restoration strategies? a) corrective action b) attack the accuser c) appeal to accidents d) differentiation
Carlos, a chemist, is giving a scripted speech about a recent advance his lab made in the quest to find a cure for cancer. The topic of the speech should be very exciting to his audience, but instead most of them look bored because Carlos's vocal pitch is generally monotone. Which pitfall of scripted speeches has Carlos fallen victim to?
A. being underprepared B. sounding conversational C. reader's voice D. sounding insincere
________ is identified as being at the heart of intergroup overaccommodation.
A. Language barriers B. Jealousy C. Stereotyping D. Attraction