Read the following conversation and then answer the question. Marissa: You’ve been on the phone for an hour—get off! Nicole: Okay. Marissa: Now! [tells her friend she will call her later and hangs up.] Marissa: Thank you. Nicole: Ask a little more nicely next time. In the conversation above, Marissa’s line, “You’ve been on the phone for an hour—get off!” is a ______ message.

A. one-up
B. one-down
C. one-across
D. symmetrical

A. one-up

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Two guidelines for using the PowerPoint program are __________________________ and _________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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At what point should you begin the process of conducting searches on your selected topic? 

A. When you are done with the outline B. After you have developed your thesis C. Right after you receive the assignment D. Just before you practice your speech

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