Associating logical validity with material truth is

a. seen as a serious fallacy by some.
b. the surest way to avoid fallacies.
c. seen as valuable only in the sciences.
d. an Aristotelian idea no longer respected.


A

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The text refers to potential outcomes of imagined scenarios as

a. assumptions. b. speculative examples. c. what-if illustrations. d. hypothetical examples.

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Select three of the following characteristics of language: (1) Words are symbols with meanings. (2) Words have denotative and connotative meanings. (3) Words reflect concrete and abstract meanings. (4) Words are culture bound. (5) Words are context bound. Then, in a well-supported answer, address (1) what it means, and (2) why it is important for an effective communicator to understand that concept. A superior answer will contain illustrations that are original and not in the textbook.

What will be an ideal response?

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Hierarchical language is best illustrated by which of the following?

a. use of first names on the job b. workers who use titles to address each other c. telling corporate stories d. engaging in team-building rituals e. focusing on climate communication

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Response refers to a reaction to equivocality.

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

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