Fellahin (peasant farmers) along the Nile river in Egypt employ the same tools and agricultural methods that are thousands of years old and may be heard saying, "Inshaallah (if God wills it), then our farm will prosper this year."
How would such a cultural context influence perception?
What will be an ideal response?
People in cultures such as Africa and the Middle East tend to believe that life
is determined by forces outside of their control, such as "God," "fate," or "destiny." In
this cultural context, people may blame something beyond one's control for
undesirable life outcomes rather than the individual or his/her personal choices and
actions.
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Charlie will be speaking about loosening immigration
regulations, and wants to choose a language style which helps the audience follow his arguments and be emotionally moved. Which type of language Charlie should use? a. confrontational and technical b. conversational and distinctive c. formal and neutral d. formal and manipulative
Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for creating an
informative idea bank? a. make a list of potential topics that can explain, describe, and instruct b. brainstorm on a sheet of paper c. type your ideas on a computer d. evaluate your speaking assignment for clues