When you use something listeners know a lot about to help them better understand something they know little about, then the type of supporting material you are using is called a(n)

Harry has been asked to give a presentation at Hogwarts School. During the talk, he sees his friend Ron scratching his head, and Harry takes that to mean Ron is sending him a nonverbal message. Even though Ron meant nothing by the gesture, this scenario is an example of the notion that ______.

A. you cannot communicate B. nonverbal communication complements verbal C. it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it D. a message is a message is a message

According to the text, a language can only remain alive if ______.

a. people in a culture write it and don’t speak it. b. it is studied by anthropologists. c. people who live close to each other use it regularly. d. it is taught in schools.