A speaker says, "Fresh pizza and store-bought frozen pizza are so different that I think the only thing they have in common is the name 'pizza.' Fresh pizza is tangy, tasty, and easy to chew, whereas store-bought pizza is flat, bland, and hard to chew." This speaker is using

A. hypothetical narrative.
B. comparison.
C. statistics.
D. contrast.


Answer: D

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While working on a group project, Alex wants to make sure that his perspective is considered. In order to do this he communicates honestly and clearly without harming the other group members. This is an example of:

A. nonassertiveness. B. aggressiveness. C. passive aggressive behavior. D. assertiveness.

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Keith has just finished his speech, and he is responding to questions. One listener

poses a question that baffles Keith. What should he do? A) Rephrase the question as something he can respond to adequately and answer that. B) Admit that he doesn't know, but say that he will look into it and get in touch with the listener. C) Give an ambiguous answer in order to maintain his credibility and control of the setting. D) Ask if anyone else knows the answer and direct everyone's attention their way.

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What distinguishes sound from noise?

a. the sound frequencies b. the sound intensity c. the type of microphone used d. the sound volume e. the communication purpose

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PR people spend little time influencing the opinion of publics

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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