Giorgio makes a claim that explains what a balloon mortgage is. The validity of his claim will depend on

A. facts and objective evidence.
B. commonly accepted definitions.
C. whether the audience shares his values.
D. whether the audience agrees with his opinion.


Answer: B

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Ellie was very nervous about giving her first speech in her speech class, so she began working with several clubs on campus and volunteered to do presentations before her first formal speech in class

What strategy did Ellie use to combat her nervousness? a. Ellie sought out speaking opportunities. b. Ellie recreated her speaking environment. c. Ellie focused on her anxiety, not her speech. d. This is nota strategy, Ellie just does notknow how to say no.

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"I think group work is just terrific," gushed Lucy after a particularly harmonious and productive group meeting. "Yes," replied Marla, "but you also have to realize that group work has its disadvantages, including

A. less information and knowledge available than an individual would have." B. less chance of comprehending and remembering information." C. the potential for agreement with an idea just to avoid conflict." D. less chance of understanding your interpersonal behavior and communication style."

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A conclusion can serve to pull together several ideas into a pattern that has been implicit (hinted at) through the body of the speech.

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

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A variable called "power distance" greatly affects who is expected to communicate about what and how. A related variable is "uncertainty avoidance." Cultures range from high to low in preferences for power distance and uncertainty avoidance. What differences would high versus low power distance make in (1) the degree to which group members are expected to conform to norms, (2) how members of the culture respond to recommendations and feedback from superiors (authorities), (3) preference for authoritarian or democratic leaders, and (4) acceptance of dissent and disagreement?

What will be an ideal response?

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