We can use nonverbal signals, such as raising a hand in class to indicate that we wish to speak, because nonverbal communication helps us to

A. maintain relationships.
B. manage conversations.
C. influence other people.
D. form impressions.


Answer: B

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A speech engaging opposing views would most likely follow what persuasive speech design?

a. refutative b. comparative c. problem solution d. motivated sequence

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Hector is feeling very anxious about the presentation he is scheduled to give at work. He asks his boss if it can be rescheduled for next week. This is an example of

A. his mind going blank. B. a fight-or-flight response. C. a constructive coping technique. D. a negative self-message.

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When arousal occurs, we tend to pay more attention to the message in order to understand the source of the arousal.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The primary audience of the epideictic genre is

A) jurors. B) voters. C) observers. D) parishioners.

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