As a rule, the larger your list of possible speech topics, the more difficult it is to select a good topic
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Briefly define the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and analyze the following example in terms of the hypothesis: Shu-Hwi was invited to a Chinese speaker's home for dinner and she was asked by the host if she wanted more soup
The word "no" as in "no thank you," does not have a direct translation in Chinese. Shu-Hwi could say, "bu yao (not want)," but that would be considered rude and immature. The appropriate response in Chinese and translated into English would be something like, "The food is very delicious. I am full. Thank you." Furthermore, Shu-Hwi may have to say this three times to her host. What will be an ideal response?
What is the unit of analysis in Randy Hirokawa's (1982) Function-Oriented Analysis System?
a. The thought unit b. The time interval c. The theme d. The speech act
According to Professor Deborah Tannen, listening places the person in a(n) _______ position
a. superior b. neutral c. inferior d. powerful
The standard industry practice among public relations firms is to bill clients
A) at least double a person's salary. B) on a going industry rate mandated by the PRSA. C) at least three times a person's salary. D) commensurate with account managers in the current local marketplace. E) using a sliding scale based on the client's revenues.