One of the benefits of developing strong communication skills is that you can approach new situations more mindfully, and increase your ability to distinguish between valid arguments and those with logical fallacies. This is known as having _____ skills

Communication researchers study probabilistic patterns of communication phenomena. In doing so communication researchers are examining

a. aggregates b. theory c. regularities d. exceptions

Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a method for generating emotional appeal in a persuasive speech?

A. Substitute emotional appeals for evidence. B. Employ visual aids. C. Increase the rate of your delivery. D. Use more denotative language. E. Develop vivid examples.