When language accomplishes action, it is known as a
A. Constative
B. Sign
C. Performative
D. Speech Act
D. Speech Act
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With rare exception, the primary goal of most U.S. mass media is to
A) make profits. B) provide news and information to the masses. C) entertain. D) provide an exchange of ideas.
Which of the following accurately describes the similarity between a breaking news story and a person-on-the-street interview?
A. Both deal with many unplanned responses from the sources. B. Both have many limitations on the questions that can be asked. C. Both require extensive research before the interviews. D. Both involve "pseudo-events" that need to be verified.
A gatekeeper encourages less talkative members of a meeting to participate
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
If you were making a presentation comparing two advanced
computer systems, which of the following questions would be most important when analyzing your audience? a. What do they know? b. What are their attitudes? c. What are their interests? d. What are their learning styles? e. What is their race and religion?