The study of the sound system of language including how words are pronounced is known as ________.

A. syntactics
B. semantics
C. pragmatics
D. phonetics


Answer: D

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following statements represents the primary difference between a relational and task message?

A. Task messages focus on establishing relationships, while relational messages focus on the content of the interview. B. Task messages focus on establishing relationships, while relational messages focus on building rapport. C. Task messages focus on the content of the interview, while relational messages include messages about how the interview will be structured. D. Task messages focus on the content of the interview, while relational messages focus on establishing relationships.

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"To inform my audience about the history of the lie detector" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

A. object. B. function. C. entity D. concept. E. body.

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The impact of a speaker's words is strongly influenced by her or his nonverbal communication.

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

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