In a culture with a collectivist orientation
A) high importance is placed on the individual person.
B) high importance is placed on the group.
C) communicators rely heavily on the explicit meanings of the words used.
D) communicators are highly materialistic.
Answer: B
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Since a plain style is favored by most Americans, speakers can achieve an effective plain style by
A) spending hours on preparation, organization, editing, and practice. B) focusing more on clarity than on vividness and rhythm. C) inserting stories and personification as often as possible. D) concentrating on developing content and focusing less on language strategies. E) doing what comes naturally in their natural conversational style.
Because a speaker does not wish to bore the audience, repetition should be avoided
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What type of interview protocol is used in conducting depth interviews?
a. Structured interview b. semi-structured interview c. unstructured interview d. standardized interview
The many ways the voice communicates—including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, volume, etc.—are called
a. paralanguage. b. vocalics. c. noncommunicators. d. nonvocals. e. proxemics.