We tend to behave more formally at a wedding than we do at a birthday party. This is a result of what element of contextual awareness?

a. perspective taking
b. social norms
c. participant variables
d. social situation


Ans: d. social situation

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The means of sharing with your audience what it is you hope to accomplish in your speech is known as

A. Audience B. Thesis C. Purpose D. Voice

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Before going to a reception at the university president's house, Abby reminds her date, Homer, not to act as though he is at a fraternity party. Abby wants Homer to be aware of the __________ context.

A. physical B. cultural C. social-psychological D. temporal

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If a speaker finds useful supporting evidence on Wikipedia, he or she should

A. confirm the information in another source and cite that. B. cite the specific article's author as the source, not Wikipedia. C. confirm the information in another source and cite both it and Wikipedia. D. cite Wikipedia as the source along with the article title and date accessed.

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Explain the steps you should take to prepare for a question-and-answer session.

What will be an ideal response?

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