In the popular show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia one of the characters, Charlie, claims he is saving the environment by burning trash because the smoke goes into the sky and turns into stars. Mac knows this is incorrect but does not have the specialized knowledge about stars to scientifically refute the statement. The skepticism Mac feels is an example of expectations for ______.
a. narrative fidelity
b. concurring opinions
c. organic knowledge
d. argument consistency
a. narrative fidelity
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You are sitting in a late afternoon class. As you are attempting to listen and pay attention, you notice you are getting tired and that your mind is really just someplace else. What barrier to effective listening are you exhibiting?
A) faking attention B) avoiding difficult listening situations C) failing to adjust to distractions D) considering the speaker uninteresting E) concentrating on details
When mapping a speech, listeners often have to infer the thesis by examining the implications of the
main ideas or the supporting materials. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are guidelines for creating an effective resume EXCEPT
A) Begin with a brief summary of what you have to offer and the type of job you are seeking. B) Job experience should be located on the top of the first page, followed by education. C) Most organizations prefer a resume in which the entries in each section are organized in reverse chronological order. D) The style of the resume should match the culture of the organization to which you are applying. E) It's appropriate to apply by E-mail to companies who have not listed specific job openings.
________ is saying the same thing more than once; ________ is saying the same thing, but a different way each time
A) ?Repetition; redundancy B) ?Redundancy; repetition C) ?Discourse consistency; repetition D) ?Repetitions; discourse consistency E) ?Redundancy; discourse consistency