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Billi is addressing a diverse gathering in her hometown of San Diego who have met

to discuss the merits of a neighborhood watch program. She insists that her listeners all keep a loaded gun in their home and know how to use it, adding, "It is your responsibility to your family, yourself, and your community to fight crime when it rears its ugly head. Anything less is pure negligence on your part with a dose of cowardice thrown in!" In terms of her ethical obligation to her listeners, how would we evaluate Billi's appeal? A) It is good—as well as often productive—to offend, especially a captive audience. B) Billi recognizes that the truth hurts sometimes but still must be spoken and heard. C) Billi is justified; she has employed the means necessary to arouse great passion. D) Some listeners will likely view her remarks as tasteless and of poor judgment.

The nonverbal characteristics of an instructor's immediacy in

the classroom include all of the following behaviors except: a. consistent and direct eye contact. b. smiling at students. c. appropriate and natural body movement and gestures. d. vocal inflection and variety. e. avoiding physical closeness to students.