Give four specific suggestions for improving listening skills. Explain why these suggestions are important

What will be an ideal response?


(1 ) Be prepared to listen; (2 ) avoid interrupting; (3 ) take notes; and (4 ) ask questions to clarify.

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The exchange of meanings through written and spoken symbols is

A. a language. B. verbal communication. C. a lexicon. D. a word.

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An _____ is an illustration or story

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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In testing the validity of the argument in question 13, you would well advised to ask

(a) are the dissimilarities between the leader of a country and a fictional movie character so great as to adversely influence perception of the implied similarities in the analogy? (b) are sufficient cases of instances cited as grounds to ensure the reliability of the generalization? (c) is the relationship described consistent with the views of a majority or minority of experts in the field? (d) All of the above

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Cecily thought that she had a great speech. She had thoroughly researched and organized it, and had a good speaking outline. She read her outline over and over in her head before her presentation

When Cecily presented her speech, she lost her place, stumbled over words, and dropped her visual aids. What important preparation step did Cecily skip? A) Cecily forgot to give herself positive reinforcement before her speech. B) Cecily forgot to rest and to eat well before her speech. C) Cecily forgot to write delivery notes on her speaking outline. D) Cecily forgot to rehearse speaking out loud, standing up, and using her visuals.

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