Define and provide an example of your own invention (not from the book) for each of the following terms: clichés, regionalism, and slang.
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Incest is a form of family violence. 2. There are six episodes to the explanatory process model. 3. A relationship’s history involves the areas of disagreements that partners have discussed in the past. 4. Distal outcome can feed into the distal context for the next conflict. 5. Using threats and promises to communicate the potential use of direct power is an example of the hidden use of power.
Which statement about communication is a myth that experts have contradicted with research and theory?
A. The more you communicate, the better your communication skills will be. B. Once you start communicating effectively, you will always be effective. C. Communication skills are learned. D. Knowing your audience is helpful to be effective.
How does a closing quote benefit a story that is still developing?
A. by giving readers the background information they need to understand a story B. by summarizing everything that was said in the story C. by making sure the readers feel unfulfilled so that they return for follow-up stories D. by signaling that the story has reached a junction point
It is the opening day of a new museum, and Lyndon is about to give a dedication speech. He has met a few people in the audience, but in general, they are strangers to him. Which of the following is Lyndon's best option for getting to know the audience?
A. Delay the event to walk through the crowd and meet people. B. Send out a survey for audience members to fill out. C. Use census information about the town to get a general idea. D. Ask the event's host about the audience.