Sarah concluded her introduction by saying, "Today, we are going to first examine Oscar the Grouch and second explain how he has been a great role model for me." Which function of the introduction does this represent?

The information on the cover that entices the reader to buy a magazine would be an example of

A) feedback. B) phatic communication. C) informativeness. D) feedforward.

A speaker who does not acknowledge the limitations of her data and opinions lacks which dimension of credibility?

a. ?Dynamism b. ?Competence c. ?Trustworthiness d. ?Likeability e. ?Concern