A(n) ________ joke makes its targets seem less than human, and should be avoided.

A. anecdotal
B. self-deprecating
C. understated
D. dehumanizing


Answer: D

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a. clear and concise b. interesting and meaningful c. direct and truthful d. factual and accurate

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Economic pressure means that journalists have more competition and less time and resources to investigate and develop their stories. 2. Media watchers and critics have few concerns about citizen journalism and its ability to fill coverage gaps left by eroding traditional media. 3. Mobile audiences for news are growing rapidly. 4. The Internet has reduced the power and influence of traditional media, even while providing new platforms for their content.

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Paralanguage is the study of

A) animals' imitation of human speech. B) words used by other cultures. C) crying, whispering, yawning, and moaning. D) the vocal but nonverbal dimensions of speech.

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Quantitative research:

a. is an informal technique. b. is scientific. c. measures or counts. d. is more ethical than qualitative research.

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