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question 17
2 pts
making a phone call, watching a tv show and sending an email are all examples of ...
decoding
a channel of communication
noise
a transactional model
question 18
2 pts
according to your textbook, what is the first step you should consider when choosing a topic?
choose something common
choose something everyone knows about
choose a topic that is appropriate to your audience and occasion
none of these

Explanation:

Question 17

• Decoding is the process of interpreting a message, not the actions listed.
• A channel of communication is the medium through which communication occurs (e.g., phone, TV, email for these actions). Making a call uses the phone channel, watching TV uses the TV channel, sending an email uses the email channel.
• Noise is interference in communication, not these actions.
• A transactional model is a communication model, not the examples themselves.

• Choosing something common or something everyone knows about is not the first step; relevance to audience and occasion is key.
• The first step in choosing a topic is to ensure it’s appropriate for the audience (their interests, knowledge) and the occasion (context, purpose).
• "None of these" is incorrect as the third option is correct.

Answer:

B. a channel of communication

Question 18