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malapropism

"I will oppose any effort to build a nuclear waste suppository in this state." This is an example of what rhetorical device?

relevance

"Mr. Young, I studied my notes and the chapters for 18 hours before taking this exam and all I got was a C. I deserve a higher grade." This argument fails the standard of

ad hominem

"Of course we cannot take seriously Senator Smith's objections to affirmative action; his womanizing is well-known." This is an example of what type of fallacy?

ad populum

Commonly known as the "bandwagon" appeal, the argument that a policy is right merely by virtue of favorable public opinion support is known as what kind of argumentative fallacy?

alliteration

the repetition of consonants, usually the first or last letter in a word

paralinguistics

the study of non-word sounds that communicate meaning is called

post hoc

"Smoking among teenagers is increasing. Teenagers are also more involved in violent crimes than they used to be. We need to ban the sale of cigarettes to kids under 18 before our cities turn into violent war zones." This is an example of what type of fallacy?

social distance

A distance of ten feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as

I've told you a million times not to use hyperbole

A good example of hyperbole would be:

inclusion, affection, and control

According to William Schultz, three interpersonal needs that are satisfied through interaction with others are

central and peripheral

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, the two main routes to persuasion are

complementary

An extrovert being friends with an introvert demonstrates what type of relationship?

use the same cue to communicate a variety of meanings

As he drove out of the driveway, he saw his wife waving but did not realize that she wanted him to stop to avoid running over the tricycle. He thought she was just waving good-bye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we

Stereotyping

Assif Mandvi's imitation of an American answering a call for "tech support" was an example of

uncertainty-rejecting

France is an example of a(n) _____________ culture

proxemics

In the videos shown in class during the lectures on nonverbal communication, Donna's movement in relation to Eric and Chrissy's movement in relation to Mike illustrate the concept of

paralinguistics

Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for 1-year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using:

the admissibility of scientific evidence in court

The Frye standard refers to

high-context

These cultures tend to load a lot of meaning into the setting or context of communication and prefer traditions over change.

articulation

When a speaker says "Omina show ya allah the things yer gonna be needin' to buy," the speaker is using

critical thinking

When you analyze the speaker and the situation to make judgments about the message presented, you are engaging in

"Be all that you can be"

Which is the best example of an advertising slogan designed to appeal to the self-actualization need?

your language shapes your perception

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Germany

Which of the following countries would most likely use M-Time?

increase in technology are reducing the need for skills to communication interculturally with others

Which of the following is FALSE regarding our need for intercultural communication.

aggressiveness

Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships?

glottology

what is the study of the origin of language called?

compliance gaining

when Jerry gives Elaine a TV guide to read on the subway ride home, it is an example of ______________ behavior

visuals

which of the following is NOT one of the canons of rhetoric?