Real or imagined differences between a speaker and an audience, between two groups, or between two people can block effective listening

Lauren presented a speech to acquaint listeners with the National Wildlife

Foundation's Backyard Wildlife Certification, hoping to arouse his listeners' interest and curiosity so they would pursue the topic further. His speech functioned to _____ . A) share ideas B) raise awareness C) articulate alternatives D) dispel misinformation

The additional burden of proof that public officials carry in libel cases is ________

A) the Sullivan rule B) actual malice C) defamation D) pain and suffering E) loss of social contacts