In a persuasive speech organized according to the motivated sequence, the conclusion is known as the __________.

Phrases such as "dry as a bone," "clear as a bell," "dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are

A. abstract. B. connotative. C. similes. D. clichés. E. figurative.

Elena posts a status update on Facebook celebrating her new job, but she never mentions that she was fired from her previous position, fearing that her friends might think she's unreliable or even a thief. This is an example of

A. impression management B. asynchronous communication C. feedback D. overattribution