Analysis measurement of things such as message prominence and tone can be subject to which one of the following difficulties?

a. observer bias
b. sample size
c. media reporting
d. message complexity


a. observer bias

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ow do informative and special occasion speeches differ in use of style? 

A. Informative presentations use stylistic devices more than special occasion speeches. B. Special occasion speeches use stylistic devices more than informative presentations. C. Clarity is de-emphasized in informative but not special occasion presentations. D. Ornamental language is de-emphasized in special occasion speeches but not in informative presentations.

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Lisa is a high-school student. She has poor listening skills. After much effort, she improved her attending skills. In this case, which of the following should Lisa do to improve her understanding skills?

a. She should neglect the pragmatic meaning and focus on the semantic meaning. b. She should mentally rehearse what she has heard. c. She should paraphrase the speaker’s message in her own words. d. She should take notes while listening to a conversation.

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