Why would a speaker use purposeful ambiguity?

What will be an ideal response?


Speakers can foster support from groups with diverse values; speakers can use terms with fluid
definitions while presuming that listeners agree with the definition the speaker prefers.

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When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell. Their conflict style is most likely

a. volatile. b. avoidant c. validating. d. protective e. laissez-faire.

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If a preceding speaker has spoken on a topic that is closely related to yours, it may be wise to draw an analogy between the two speeches

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Linda ends up begging for money on a street corner, and tells everyone that society has failed her as a veteran of the recent war. She may be committing

a. a self-serving bias error. b. a fundamental attribution error. c. a metacommunication error. d. a factual error. e. perception-checking error.

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Which method helps travel executives give suggestions when they are invited for an inspection visit?

a) Familiarization trip b) Destination marketing c) Promotional campaign d) Advertising strategy

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