____________________ define what communication means and what kinds of communication are and are not appropriate in various situations

Ads on TV and radio, sermons, political speeches, and sales presentations have the general purpose to

A) entertain. B) inspire. C) persuade. D) inform.

People who visit the United States often comment about the informality of Americans in a wide variety of contexts. What might contribute to this perception?

a. Everyone is "you" no matter the status or age of the person. b. English has different words for "you" according to levels of formality. c. The various forms of "I" in English demonstrate the relationship between the speaker and other persons. d. The linguistic expression of status is significant when speaking English. e. None of the above