Context, in communication, refers to the physical setting, social expectations, and cultural rules

In a speech on the characteristics of a diamond, Kelley used an easel and a series of large

photographs attached to a foam board to illustrate her points. When she began her speech, she had the top picture turned over, so the audience could not see it. As she discussed each characteristic, she uncovered the photograph appropriate to it. Which guideline for using visual aids was she using? A) Keep your visual aids simple and to the point. B) Time your visuals to control your audience?s attention. C) Polish your visual aids. D) Use technology thoughtfully.

One characteristic of framing in communication is that ______.

a. every part of the message must be explicitly stated b. frames pull attention toward certain things and away from others c. every part of the message can be ignored d. not every part of the message can be ignored