Once a speaker has discovered the common knowledge and experience shared by the listeners, she

can more effectively use ________ in her speech.

A) platitudes
B) allusions
C) demographics
D) selective attention
E) assimilation


B

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A. Truth in Publicity Act B. Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act C. Foreign Agents Registration Act D. Public Relations Control Act

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The teacher had a list of words. When the class was going through a brainstorming session, she called out words from the list at regular intervals. Which technique was she using?

a) Random-word techniqu b) Tick-tock technique c) Affinity technique d) Nominal-group technique

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A leader may get the job because of expertise in an area unrelated to leading

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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National Public Radio was the first all-news station

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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