Hearing is de?ned as

A) following and understanding the meaning of words.
B) one's physical ability to perceive sounds.
C) communicating and understanding the spoken word.
D) giving thoughtful attention to what we hear.


B

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When rehearsing for a speech with presentation aids __________.

A. focus on getting your speech perfect and the presentation aids will take care of themselves B. during practice, work on transitions between speaking content and using presentation aids C. rehearsal with presentation aids allows a speaker to check the aids for accuracy and effectiveness D. during practice, work on transitions between speaking content and using presentation aids and rehearsal with presentation aids allows a speaker to check the aids for accuracy and effectiveness are both true E. none of these choices

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Organization as an aspect of perception is when we

a. create classification categories of our experiences in a way that would make sense to our audience or conversational partner. b. sort and categorize information in ways that make sense to us. c. put our experiences in context or environment. d. analyze experiences according to similarity and familiarity.

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What two principles, do the authors contend, frame any discussion about communication ethics?

What will be an ideal response?

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What most obviously separates magazines like Ms., Consumer Reports, and Ad Busters from more traditional publications like Glamour and Sports illustrated?

A. They exist only online. B. They carry no advertising. C. They do not target a specific demographic. D. They exist only in hard-copy.

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