Once you have an appropriate topic, a specific purpose, and a well-worded central idea down on paper, the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop

Small talk and other "getting to know you" techniques are important parts of the __________ stage of relationships

Fill in the blank with correct word

Which of the following terms is used for the physical setting, the occasion, and the situation for communication?

A. environment B. backdrop C. surroundings D. context