According to the interaction model of communication, receivers are not passive. Instead, receivers offer various verbal and nonverbal responses to messages. What are these responses called?

When the speaker's goal is to cause listeners to think about a topic which they had previously ignored,

the purpose of the speech is ________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

Nonverbal cues, although important for interpreting communication, must be ______.

a. minimized to avoid distractions b. considered in context c. set aside in favor of verbal cues d. changed for cross-cultural communication