The powers of television include
a. the power to entertain.
b. the power to socialize.
c. the power to keep people under surveillance.
d. the power to create consensus.
e. All of the above
a
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When speakers express themselves clearly and simply, they "are viewed as more ______________, and their ideas are judged more positively."
a. vivid b. personal c. informal d. credible e. relational
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. We would never change our mind about someone who was a good and loyal friend. 2. Altercasting is an idea that is about the performance of one’s identity in public, or a way of presenting one’s self to others that is intended to make the self look good. 3. If not for symbols, there would be no need to talk about people being unique or enacting particular identities. 4. Stories about you must fit with what your societal audience believes to be coherent and acceptable. 5. Receiving self-disclosures from another person might cause a listener to feel uncomfortable.
In her speech about depression, Tanya, said:"A person who has depression can experience a variety of symptoms. He might have difficulty concentrating or making decisions; he might show signs of fatigue; he will probably lose interest in his favorite activities."Which of the guidelines for the inclusive use of language in public speaking mentioned in your textbook does this passage violate?
A. Use language appropriate to the topic. B. Avoid the generic "he." C. Use the names that groups use to identify themselves. D. All the answers are correct. E. both use language appropriate to the topic and use the names that groups use to identify themselves.
The integration of e-mail, calendars, Internet, and voice communication into devices like smartphones is called
A. organizational convergence. B. inherent convergence. C. technological convergence. D. media convergence.