A vibrant, healthy democracy requires ______

v. leaders with superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional qualities
w. speakers adept at concocting various scapegoats and "enemies"
x.

citizens who can recognize sound versus deceptive or misleading arguments
y. voices that occasionally shatter people's complacency and motivate action
z. speakers who divide and polarize the citizenry on matters of controversy
A) v & y
B) w & z
C) v & z
D) x & y


D

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Which of the following is NOT a primary consideration when selecting a presentation aid?

A) your skill and experience B) length of the speech C) interests of the audience D) purpose of the speech

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a. interpersonal communication b. self-disclosure c. conversation d. intrapersonal communication

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A. transaction B. relationship C. interaction D. lifelong bond

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