Which of the following is NOT true about the eye contact of most U.S. Americans?

A. They look at listeners every 10 to 15 seconds.
B. They look away from their listeners most of the time.
C. They look directly at the listener to signal a conversation turn.
D. They tend to avert eye gaze during conversation.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Almost all messages have

a. a content dimension. b. a relational dimension. c. both content and relational dimensions. d. no dimensions unless the communicators intend them to.

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When determining the number of main points in your speech, you should consider the time available, the content to be covered, and

A) the amount of information the audience can reasonably comprehend. B) the supporting material used in the speech. C) the visual aids used in the speech. D) the number of extended examples you plan to include when explaining various topics. E) the amount of research you conducted on the topic.

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

1. The Beatles, The Who, and The Rolling Stones were all rock groups that were a part of the British punk movement of the 1970s. 2. Motown was one of the first recording labels publishing songs for Black artists to perform as hits rather than providing a source of covers for White artists. 3. Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon helped show that recorded music could exist as something independent from live musical performances. 4. Revenue for Spanish-language news radio has remained steady in recent years. critical of the government. 5. Syrian exile Mohammad Abu Hajar was forced to leave the country for writing songs

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