Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Advocates must be absolutely proficient in every area of the topic on which they are speaking.
2. Speakers should work to control the environment rather than being undermined by it.
3. Advocates and their listeners share the responsibility for adapting to field-specific concerns.
4. Deliberative arguments are reserved for formal occasions.
5. Past interactions with a particular audience will provide insights into relationships and
expectations.


1. false
2. true
3. true
4. false
5. true

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