Which type of explanatory communication may require
elements of persuasion to achieve its purpose?
a. Clarifying difficult terms
b. Reporting new information
c. Overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
d. Explaining quasi-scientific phenomena
e. All of the above
c
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Which nation has hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup and will host the 2016 Olympics?
a) Brazil b) China c) India d) Indonesia
In some cases, a speaker can safely assume that an audience is both interested in the topic and
sympathetic to the speaker's position. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Each of the following are Japanese styles of business negotiation EXCEPT:
A) ?avoiding confrontation B) ?explicitly expressing disagreement C) ?working to make sure that both parties succeed D) ?planning to spend a long time discussing issues before moving toward a decision E) ?understating your own initial position
Which of the following might influence the way a receiver assesses a sender's credibility?
A. The specific situation B. The culture and background of the receiver C. The individual constructs of the receiver D. All of the above E. None of the above