Analytical listeners like to reach a conclusion before hearing all the facts.

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


False

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The civil engineer asserted: "The dredging of the river channel should allow barge traffic to continue for the foreseeable future unless the drought conditions worsen." The reasonable listener would conclude that the engineer _____.

A) lacks true conviction in his claim B) is being overly cautious in making his claim C) is being reasonably cautious in making his claim D) is providing false hope to producers, shippers, and consumers

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I am trying to persuade my audience to be opposed to cochlear implants for children. Most of my

audience has never heard of the debate regarding cochlear implants. This is an example of a speech to A) change listeners' values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. B) intensify listeners' values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. C) instill listeners' values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. D) all of the above

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The interactive model of communication is different from the linear model of communication because:

a. The interactive model omits an information source. b. The interactive model adds feedback. c. The interactive model includes an encoder. d. The interactive model decreases interaction between the source and receiver.

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A(n) ____________________ environment is created by a speaker who has expertise or knowledge that an audience needs but does not already have.

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

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