In U.S. English, a well-organized speech or essay typically follows a/an _________ organizational pattern

A) topical
B) gyre
C) circular
D) linear


D

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Yusef organized his speech carefully. As a result, according to scholars' studies, his

careful organization will _____. A) enhance credibility and promote learning but have little impact on retention B) enhance credibility but have little impact on learning or retention C) enhance credibility as well as promote learning and retention D) promote learning and retention but have little impact on credibility

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Linda listens to her friend intently as he gives her directions to his house so she can attend a surprise party for a friend. She writes down every detail of what he says. Once she arrives at his house, she no longer employs such detailed listening

She can sit back and enjoy the conversation. Linda was able to change her way of listening because she was able to do which of the following? a. Mentally summarize the message b. Identify her listening goal c. Link message details with the major idea of the message d. Practice by listening to difficult material

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Which approach to communication criticism defines communication as a process of identification?

a. The classical tradition b. The rhetorical tradition c. The social tradition d. The cultural tradition

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A struggle for power and status in a small group would be classified as a(n) ________ conflict.

A. extrinsic B. intrinsic C. inequity D. task E. process

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