Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Cumulative exam Answers

“Group Leader” is an example of ____________.

Which of the following statements is correct?

All of the following are examples of effective informative speech topics for a group of high school graduates and college students except:

An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.

All of the following are examples of effective persuasive speech topics for a group of pregnant women and new mothers except:

Which of the following is not an example of a communication channel?

Sarah: “Tell me all about your weekend! Was it nice to be on the beach?” Rose: “It was awful! It rained the whole time and I didn’t get to spend any time on the beach at all. Instead, we were all cooped up in the hotel room; my little brother and sister were driving me insane! Hopefully that’s the last family vacation we take for a while!” Sarah: “I’m so sorry! My weekend was so boring, I spent the whole time by myself with nothing to do. If you’d been here, we’d have had lots more fun!” Rose: “It sounds like we both had pretty awful weekends and now we have to deal with that stupid Math test...” This dialogue reflects what aspect of communication?

“Tree; a large woody plant that survives and continues to grow year after year” is an example of __________ meaning.

Stella has just arrived for a job interview and has put on her best business suit (1) and fixed her hair and make-up conservatively (2). As she sits down with the interviewer, she does her best to smile (3) and hide her nervousness (4), but one of her legs begins to bounce up and down unconsciously (5). She does her best to look the interviewer in the eye (6), she nods frequently to show she understands (7), and shakes the interviewer’s hand (8) as she gets up to leave. Which eight elements of nonverbal communication has Stella displayed?

_________ and _____________ determine how each of us interprets language.

A prologue of a book is an example of a ________ message.

You are working with a volunteer organization improving and repairing houses in an older part of town. Your group’s goal is to repair a house today, but your group’s leader is sick at home. An effective group member would do all of the following except?

Every man and woman communicates in exactly the same way. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. You have given a couple of suggestions, but no one else in your group is offering any ideas. What should you do?