Gabrielle has been very tired and having heart palpitations. She is worried about a possible illness, so she uses Google to investigate her symptoms. She also calls her aunt, who is a trauma nurse. Gabrielle is engaging in what type of behavior?

Which of the following is defined as an “invented mark” or a made-up word?

a. arbitrary mark b. fanciful mark c. suggestive mark d. descriptive mark

As Milo is concluding his speech, Bob enters the room. What kind of listening problem could Bob's late arrival create for the audience?

A. situational distraction B. listener distraction C. assimilation D. rhetorical disturbance