The indexical function of talk in relationships means that ______.

a. talk can make something happen
b. talk can indicate something about the nature or status of the relationship
c. talk can create the essence of the relationship
d. talk can terminate the relationship

b. talk can indicate something about the nature or status of the relationship

Communication & Mass Media

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Fredrick assumes his anthropology professor is a pompous egghead, as that is what he's always been told about professors. Fredrick is basing his opinion on _______

a. extensional orientation b. individuality c. cultural identifiers d. intensional orientation

Communication & Mass Media

Effective presenters try not to predict who or how many listeners will agree, disagree, or be undecided

True False

Communication & Mass Media