Which of the following is not an effective way to catch audience attention?

A. Announce the topic.
B. Ask a rhetorical question.
C. Ask an actual question.
D. Tell a hypothetical story.


A

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Which of these statements is an example of probing the middle ground?

a. “I noticed that the other day, when you were reading, you acted a little rude.” b. “I have a completely different perspective than an African American.” c. “I felt ignored when you kept looking at your phone while I was talking.” d. “I think you are can be selfish sometimes, though you’re usually mature.”

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Which of the following is NOT true about communication apprehension (CA) and CMC?

A) there is a negative relationship between CMC CA and perceived CMC competence B) there is a negative relationship between CMC CA and self-efficacy C) instant messaging CA, e-mail CA, and chatting CA are positively related with each other D) CMC CA was negatively related with one?s trait communication apprehension

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In a content analysis, the unit of analysis:

a) Is selected after all the data have been coded b) Must be measured at the interval level c) Must be operationally defined d) Is determined by the sampling technique

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Analytical listening:

a. is the same as critical listening. b. involves evaluation of the characteristics of the sound itself. c. is the evaluation and interpretation of the nuances and the connotations of the sound quality in addition to or in spite of the words being spoken. d. is the phenomenon whereby a sensory stimulus applied in one modality causes a response in another.

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