What type of inference is a speaker relying on when he or she tells a story to explain an event?

A. cause
B. narrative
C. fallacy
D. testimony


Answer: B

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A) perceptions B) behaviors C) attitudes D) beliefs E) ethics

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The values and definition of traditional communication are not relevant to online communication and social media.

a. true b. false

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The introduction should comprise about 20–35 percent of the speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person's gender

a. refers to the influence of the environment and socially constructed meaning. b. is based upon anatomy, endocrinology, and neurology. c. a scientific area of study that studies the differences between males and females. d. is based upon the biological differences between men and women. e. refers to the current views of femininity and what if means to be a woman.

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