This terms refers to the state in which a message receiver is so caught up in a narrative that he or she is completely focused on the world in that narrative:

Consider the following excerpt from a story written about a local boy who had won the national spelling bee a few years back and had lost his life in a road accident:

"Pranay won the national spelling bee contest for the first time in the year 2007. He was awarded with a college scholarship by the governor in the year 2006." While editing, which aspect of the story will the editor have to correct? a) Internal consistency b) Grammar c) Wordiness d) Verbs

The three greatest influences on initial attraction in romantic relationships are

A) confidence, self-concept, and proximity. B) self-confidence, candor, and physical attractiveness. C) physical attractiveness, self-confidence, and proximity. D) outspokenness, physical attractiveness, and self-concept. E) self-concept, proximity, and similarity