As Owen addressed the problem of domestic violence around the globe, he enlisted a

story Newsweek (December 17, 2012) told about a 24-year-old woman, Wahaba, whose
husband was "a monster".

Every night he would come home drunk, "call her a whore,
beat her senseless, and tie her to a tree" where she would remain overnight. One night he
even tied their youngest child, four years old, to the tree with her. How might we evaluate
Owen's use of this narrative in his speech?
A) Narratives taken from real life can function as a powerful form of support.
B) Narratives for such sensitive topics should be hypothetical rather than actual.
C) Telling this story might suggest Owen is biased, thus harming his credibility.
D) Atypical instances, such as this one, exaggerate matters and should be avoided.

A

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After a couple dates, Marcus and Kate decide to make their relationship official. After this conversation, Kate analyzes what happened in her dorm room. What type of communication does Kate's analysis illustrate?

A) Intrapersonal B) Telepathy C) Interpersonal D) Relational E) Integrative

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Explain how it is or is not possible to detect deception accurately through nonverbal communication.

What will be an ideal response?

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