Individualistic cultures put more emphasis on self-reliance, __________, and __________

a) independence; individual achievement
b) independence; group achievement
c) independence; social bonds
d) social bonds; conformity to the larger social group


Answer: a

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

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______________ is a term for vocal elements and expressions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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The kind of communication act you would like to accomplish with the audience in giving the speech is best known as a/an:

a. abstract claim. b. general purpose. c. thesis. d. general topic.

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Read the following excerpt from Lisa M. Tillman-Healy’s (2001) Between Gay and Straight: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation:

“I’m preoccupied for most of the trip to Gordon’s. Will my questions make him uncomfortable? Might he share experiences I’m not prepared to confront? How emotional will he get? In what ways could the revelations affect our relationship or his relationship with Doug? Before I knew it, I’m pulling up to his apartment. I gather my equipment, take a deep breath, and make my way to the entrance. My knock is met with a shout, “Come in!” (p. 106). What kind of ethnographic tale does this excerpt illustrate? a. A realist tale b. A confessional tale c. An impressionist tale d. An omnipotent tale

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