A clear understanding of how social perspectives influence our sense of self and guide our behaviors, attitudes, and values should be based on __________
a. blind acceptance of norms
b. fixed, absolute truths
c. our immediate point in time
d. the dominant cultural values
e. a critical judgment about what we personally accept
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Which of the following reasons is NOT given in your text for why you should study small-group communication?
A. Small groups are a means of participating in the democratic process. B. Groups are everywhere. C. Groups meet needs that people cannot meet as individuals. D. It is more fun to do things with a group of people rather than as an individual.
When a speaker discusses matters that affect the audience and also affect others in the community, that speaker is participating in a(n) __________.
A. extemporaneous speech B. public forum C. rhetorical situation D. frame of reference
Miguel is preparing a speech to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the company he now runs. He has crafted the following thesis statement: "How could my great-grandfather possibly have foreseen that his small machine shop would someday grow into the world's largest screw manufacturer?" Is this a good thesis statement, and if not, what is wrong with it?
A. This thesis statement is in the form of a question. B. This is a good thesis statement. C. This thesis statement makes exaggerated claims. D. This thesis statement is not concise enough.
The three major divisions of a speech are
A) the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. B) the introduction, the preview, and the main points. C) the introduction, the body, and transitions. D) the introduction, the conclusion, and the delivery.