Convergent speech patterns
a. demonstrate superiority over others.
b. express power and a sense of formality.
c. demonstrate affiliation with one another.
d. always utilize “I” statements instead of “you” statements.
e. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: c
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a. teach the audience something b. convince them to do something c. persuade them to say something d. deter them from something
Do the media determine social trends or do social trends drive the media?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is true of a communication orientation?
A) ?It requires a special speech delivery technique.
B) ?It reduces a speaker's anxiety level.
C) ?It induces negative self-talk.
D) ?It views audiences as hypercritical judges.