Explain how Bette Davis's career demonstrates how the star phenomenon depends on collapsing an actor's private life into her performances

What will be an ideal response?


Publicity emphasized her independence, which complemented the strong-willed characters she tended to play.

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Families differ across cultures regarding their roles in making decisions for children. In which of the following cultures are parents more likely to play a central role in deciding the choice of their children’s career path?

A. Individualistic. B. Collectivistic. C. High contact. D. Monochronic.

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The Supreme Court case of Miami Herald Publishing Company v. Tornillo (1974) dealt with which of the following?

A. print press rights B. the constitutionality of a Florida statue C. the right to immediate reply when attacked by a newspaper D. all of these

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Speaker credibility is determined by

a. the quality of your research. b. the impressiveness of your delivery. c. your audience's perceptions. d. the context in which you speak. e. your purpose.

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"Hawaii and Alaska became U.S. states in 1959." The

preceding statement is an example of a fact. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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