According to the text, _______ communication is perhaps the most primitive form of communication and probably the first to be used
a. visual
b. touch
c. scent
d. auditory
b
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Randy is having difficulty with one of his employees, Albert, who is constantly late on deadlines, forcing others to pick up his slack. Other members of his team are beginning to notice, and Randy decides he needs to confront Albert before the issue becomes a major source of division among the team. What is the best statement Randy could make?
a. "Albert, I am concerned that other people are noticing your lack of performance." b. "Albert, you are putting a burden on this team with your lack of motivation." c. "I am frustrated by your inability to meet deadlines, and I am asking you on behalf of the team to step up." d. "I've noticed that you have missed some deadlines this quarter."
Jerry is a politician who calls a press conference after being accused of taking bribes.Instead of addressing the accusations in the press conference, Jerry speaks about the evils of child pornography. What fallacy is Jerry practicing?
a. red herring b. appeal to misplaced authority c. hasty generalization d. either/or
Four speeches are suggested for a seminar, each with a different intention and goal. In which situation would the topical pattern be most appropriate?
a. when explaining something through a series of steps or stages b. when describing something in terms of structure or layout c. when tracing something through time d. when dividing something into natural units of equal importance
When selecting a topic, speakers should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
a) audience expectations about the occasion. b) personal interests. c) audience experience. d) the personal purpose statement.