Name the four most common uses of CMC and give an example of each

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Examples will vary, but students should identify the four most common uses.

The four most common uses of CMC are: 1) to exchange e-mails and instant messages, 2) to entertain themselves, 3) to make financial transactions, and 4) to seek and exchange information. Examples of each, respectively, include: 1) checking and sending e-mail to family, 2) playing fantasy sports online or playing games, 3) checking account balances and transferring money, and 4) doing research for a school project.

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Historical relations between different cultural groups and various institutional practices (e.g. laws, policies, education, and media) can prevent people from forming intercultural relationships

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In her speech introduction, Kailyn asked, "Have you ever looked through old family photo albums and laughed at what people were wearing? Like many of you, I've noticed the changes in fashion and feared that my effort to look stylish today may eventually be a source of amusement to my future children." According to your textbook, by attempting to show her listeners why they should care about her topic, Kailyn was

A. adapting to her audience. B. practicing inclusion. C. stereotyping her audience. D. using comparison. E. engaging in ethnocentrism.

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In what case did the Supreme Court find that defendants had not had a fair trial because of widespread media publicity?

A. Shepherd v. Florida (1951) B. Sheppard v. Maxwell (1966) C. all of these D. none of these

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Most speeches you will give in class and in your everyday life will be given extemporaneously

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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