How does background information benefit an inverted-pyramid story? When, if at all, can it detract from the story?

What will be an ideal response?


Background information ensures that readers have the same frame of reference for understanding the information in the story. Too much background information, however, will distract from the story and leave the audience less engaged.

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Describe one way in which a speaker can use similarity to increase his or her effectiveness.

What will be an ideal response?

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The facial management technique to exaggerate surprise when friends throw you a party is _________ your feelings

A) to intensify. B) to deintensify. C) to neutralize. D) to mask.

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During class, Caitlyn asks her teacher, "Will this be on the test?" When the teacher answers,

"No," Caitlyn tunes out the rest of class. Her behavior is A. imitation listening. B. selective listening. C. informational listening. D. defensive listening.

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When there is a contradiction between what is being said and what is being done, verbal messages are more believable than nonverbal messages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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