If the word "computer" evokes a negative image of an increasingly complex software nightmare that frustrates and infuriates you, what type of meaning is influencing your response to the word?

What are three reasons why listeners may be neutral about a topic and how can you combat their neutrality?

What will be an ideal response?

Movie profitability is determined by which of the following?

A. box office receipts B. home video sales C. the budget for making the film D. all of these