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A message must have an evident purpose. What quality of effective message was described?

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Simplicity

Specificity

Stickiness

Structure

Simplicity

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts promote social divide.

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True

False

False

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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bathroom

restroom*

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message uses jargon and colloquial terms.

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True

False

False

Give the politically-correct term for the following word.

INSANE

REALITY CHALLENGED

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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janitor

maintenance worker*

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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manhole

blackmail

chalkboard

man-made

chalkboard

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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to quit

to resign

to resign

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

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compensation plan

salary

compensation

pay*

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to multicultural texts improve awareness of various social practices, values, and belief systems.

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True

False

True

What is not true about multicultural texts?

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promote local and global awareness

discuss cultural diversity

include varied facets of the society

focus on the promotion of cultural differences*

A message must not be forgettable. What quality of effective message was described?

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Structure

Stickiness

Simplicity

Specificity

Stickiness

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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chairwoman

fireman

congressman

police officer

police officer

What is the most appropriate euphemism for the following word?

This is just LAZY work.

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indolent*

slothful

lethargic

uninteresting

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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jail

correctional facility

correctional facility

What is the most appropriate euphemism for the following underlined word?

FIRED from a job

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dismissed*

canned

axed

sacked

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts focus on a single ethnicity.

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True

False*

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Appropriate depiction of diversity requires good communication skills.

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True

False

True

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

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boss

manager

senior officer

supervisor

boss

A message should result in a favorable response from the reader. What quality of effective message was described?

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Specificity

Structure

Stickiness

Simplicity

Stickiness

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message is memorable and compelling.

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True

False

True

What is the most appropriate euphemism for the following underlined word?

This is WRONG

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subpar

inferior

deficient

deplorable

subpar

Ideas must be properly sequenced in a message. What quality of effective message was described?

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Specificity

Stickiness

Simplicity

Structure

Structure

Give the politically-correct term for the following word.

AUTISTIC

PERSON WITH AUTISM

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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administrative assistant

secretary

administrative assistant

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to multicultural texts helps develop skills in evaluating the appropriateness of messages and images.

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True*

False

A message should contain well-organized ideas. What quality of effective message was described?

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Specificity

Stickiness

Simplicity

Structure

Structure

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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issue

problem

issue

A message should be memorable. What quality of effective message was described?

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Specificity

Structure

Simplicity

Stickiness*

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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s*x change

slum area

broken home*

protest

Determine if the following statement is true or false: An effective message allows the audience to create their varied interpretations.

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True

False*

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Texts that are multicultural often leave the readers with a feeling of detachment from the rest of the world due to cultural differences.

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True

False

False

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

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economically disadvantaged

poor

in need

needy

poor

What is NOT an appropriate euphemism for the following word?

DEAD

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lifeless

demised

breathless*

deceased

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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cheap

frugal*

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Exposure to varied multicultural texts helps people form sound opinions about relevant societal issues.

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True

False

True

A message can capture the attention of the reader. What quality of effective message was described?

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Stickiness

Specificity

Simplicity

Structure

Stickiness

Words with multiple meanings and interpretations are avoided to guarantee the correct understanding of a message. What quality of effective message was described?

Group of answer choices

Simplicity

Stickiness

Specificity

Structure

Specificity

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts represent people considered to be outside of mainstream society.

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True*

False

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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illegal aliens

marginalized*

immigrant

forefathers

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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to lie

to fabricate*

Which of the two terms is more acceptable in a business setting?

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horrible idea

questionable idea*

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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wheelchair-bound*

multi ethnic

gifted children

oriental (referring to people)

Which of the following words is not a euphemism?

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rich

wealthy

well-to-do

well-off

rich

Determine if the following statement is true or false: Multicultural texts contribute to gender inequality and xenophobia.

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True

False*

In which country is this gesture offensive?

(peace sign)

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South Korea

New Zealand*

Philippines

Japan

Which of the following words is politically correct?

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salesman

chairman

entrepreneur*

businessman

A clear message uses concrete rather than abstract language. What quality of effective message was described?

Group of answer choices

Specificity

Simplicity

Stickiness

Structure

Specificity