Compare the Arabic language to English.

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Arabic emphasizes creative artistry through repetition, metaphor, and simile in part because of the poetic influences of the Qur’an. The role that formal poetry, prose, and oratory play is missing today in the English language. English-speaking Westerners often find it difficult to locate the main idea of an Arabic message; Arabs often fault Westerners for being insensitive to linguistic artistry. Arabic makes more use of paralanguage—pitch, rhythm, intonation, and inflection—than other languages such as English.

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Jose was raised in a Cuban-American community. Although he had many college friends from

other co-cultures, he proudly maintained his Cuban roots by sprinkling his speech with Spanish phrases. In addition, he enjoyed sharing examples of cultural norms from his family and neighborhood in his communication class. These examples show which kind of influence on Jose?s self-concept? A) communication with others B) association with groups C) roles we assume D) self-fulfilling prophecy

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Which of the following is an ethical issue faced by global PR practitioners?

a. paying for news coverage b. using local gatekeepers c. implementing PR tactics d. promoting CSR efforts

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"Signposts" wrap up the speech with the speaker reviewing the main points, restating the thesis and providing closure

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