What type of informative speech would be most appropriate for presenting a topic about a theory or abstract idea?

a. demonstration speech
b. speech to convince
c. speech of definition
d. descriptive speech


c

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If the thesis for Horace's persuasive speech is "Capital punishment is inhumane" we can assume he is

addressing a question of A) fact. B) value. C) policy. D) proposition.

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Dad says to Junior, "Hand me the screwdriver." Junior responds with, "Which kind, a flathead or Phillips?" Which language barrier is Junior trying to overcome?

A) bypassing B) polarization C) allness D) failure to be specific.

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The ____________________ is a process that involves internalizing and acting from social perspectives that we learn in the process of communication

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Suppose you are working in a small student group and after nine weeks of work you have grown to like the members of your group and consider some members your friends. One weekend a group member promises to bring his parent’s camcorder from home and meet with the group to film a short segment for the group's presentation. When this member gets to the meeting he has no camcorder and says he "just

forgot." Walking home after the aborted meeting, as leader of the group, you say "gee you really let us down, and I’m kind of disappointed personally, we lost some ground today. How do you feel about this?” Which basis of power is the leader employing in this mini-vignette? A. influence based on legitimate power B. influence based on expert power C. influence based on reward power D. influence based on information power E. influence based on referent power

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