If Natalie begins a statement by saying “I know this might not make you happy, but . . .”, she is engaging in which kind of preventative facework strategy?

A. hedging
B. appeal for suspended judgment
C. cognitive disclaimer
D. sin license


C. cognitive disclaimer

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a) Social tort b) False light c) Seclusion intrusion d) Limitations statute

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What are the four stages in the cycle of intimate partner violence, in order?

a. tension, anger, more tension, explosion b. tension, explosion, discussion, resolution c. tension, explosion, remorse, honeymoon d. explosion, remorse, resolution, honeymoon e. explosion, tension, remorse, honeymoon

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Which delivery style do audiences tend to prefer?

A) impromptu B) memorized C) extemporaneous D) manuscript

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Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

A. Smallpox. B. Smallpox poses a real danger to the United States. C. The danger of smallpox in the United States. D. Smallpox: a genuine danger to the United States. E. What is the danger of smallpox in the United States?

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