In highly specialized technical fields, such as engineering and mathematics,

B. public speaking is already becoming irrelevant.
C. you will probably never need to give a public presentation.
D. companies do not consider communication skills when hiring and promoting employees.


A. employers rank very highly the ability to communicate.

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According to Walter Fisher's Narrative Theory, which of the following terms refers to whether the elements of a story, such as the consistency of characters and actions, hang together and make sense?

a. story fidelity b. story coherence c. story apprehension d. story probability e. story consistency

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If you have no opinion on the civil war in Sri Lanka, it may be due

to the ______________ function of mass media. A. diffusion B. propaganda C. distortion D gatekeeping E. diversion

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Which of the following is an example of a speech to reinforce?

A) a presidential debate B) a speech at a pep rally C) a TV commercial D) a math lecture

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Edits in speech are made on the smallest unit of speech capable conveying a distinction of meaning known as:

a. phonemes b. ring-offs c. notes d. phrases

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