Small talk is best described as
A. the meanings of the words are not literal,
but understood, and the emphasis in the
communication is on the interaction, not
necessarily the content or information.
B. the meanings of the words are literal, and
understood, and the emphasis in the
communication is on the interaction, the
content or information.
C. word games people play.
D. discussions about small interactions,
content or information.
A
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When researching evidence for a speech, you should
A. note any details that might help you cite a source later, even if you're not sure which details are needed. B. take brief notes about potential sources, and revisit and expand on them once you know what sources you will use and which details are needed. C. create full, formal citations for all of your potential sources as you go along. D. figure out what sources you are going to use, then go back and gather the details needed to create full, formal citations for them.