In some cases, a speaker can safely assume that an audience is both interested in the topic and

Labeling a person or group negatively is unethical for several reasons, one of which is that it denies them their right to

a. an opinion. b. legitimate identities. c. defend themselves. d. speak freely

According to linguist Deborah Tannen, gender plays a significant role in how we interpret verbal messages. For example, women tend to interpret a message based on __________.

A. the level of dominance and power communicated B. the amount of credibility the speaker possesses C. how personally supportive the message is perceived to be D. the context in which the message is received