Discuss the various reasons one might choose to engage in divergence, noting the functions it is intended to serve. Under what circumstances might such divergence be expected by the other person, and when might it offend instead? Provide examples to illustrate your points.
What will be an ideal response?
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Demonstrate the principles of good vocal delivery When giving a speech, your voice should be as strong as you can make it, even if it is overpowering.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to Shel Holtz, a social media expert, all of the following are different "levels" of corporate texting EXCEPT
A) mobile applications . B) broadcast. C) subscription based. D) "one-off" (wherein a cell phone user sends a text message to a source to get an answer to a question). E) all of the above.
Which of the following statements was not true of music recording before the development of stereophonic recording in 1956?
a. Multiple microphones were necessary to pick up several instruments simultaneously. b. Musicians performing music to be heard on a single recording could be recorded in separate locations at separate times and their performances later mixed together. c. Musicians had to re-perform a song together repeatedly until they are satisfied with a take. d. Up to 50 takes might be necessary in the 1950s to get a satisfactory take.
Each of these sentences contain case errors. Please fix them.
a. Who did the committee choose to lead the delegation?
b. Please return the catalog to it's proper location.
c. I believe that Helen's portfolio will win the competition.
d. Can you tell me whose going to introduce our speaker?
e. This award means a lot to we reporters.
f. I will vote for the candidate whom people believe will not be cowed by special interests.
g. Don't you think she is more creative than me?
h. Believe me, there is not a better designer in this firm than she.
i. Theirs a reason for his faulty grammar: lack of focus.
j. Its a matter of personal choice, don't you think?