Because something is true about one or a few instances, someone claims it is true of all or most instances of the same type. This is called an overgeneralization.

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


True

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Audiences search for messages that:

a. cost less to get from media than from real life b. present a little more than everyday reality c. they cannot get in real life d. all of the above

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Which of the following is a constructive self-message?

A. taking the pressure off by assuming your performance will go poorly B. admitting right away that a speech went poorly, and not pretending that others did not notice C. thinking about ways you improved on poor performances in the past D. adopting an all-or-nothing attitude that mistakes in your speech are not acceptable

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List and describe two vocal aspects that help determine the effectiveness of delivery

What will be an ideal response?

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An argument implying that an outcome is probable based on other similar cases, is an argument of

a. induction. b. analogy. c. cause. d. authority.

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