Paraphrasing involves changing the meaning of an original statement to make it more understandable for listeners

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A _______________ attempts to help the parties facilitate the dispute but holds no decision power.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Your textbook suggests that we need to understand the authoritative nature of language. This means that language:

A. has power. B. is complex. C. is ambiguous. D. is content-based.

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CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. When a new technology is introduced in a society, which of the following are typical reactions?

a. It is framed as something that will save the world. b. It is framed as something that is intrusive and threatening. c. It elicits feelings of concern and anxiety. d. It tends to be evaluated according to standards and criteria associated with previously existing technology.

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After her friend texted her and said, "We need to talk," Erin began analyzing and interpreting what the message meant. This process is known as __________.

A. encoding B. internalizing C. decoding D. listening

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