An answer to a question, or a definition, that cleverly assumes as fact that which is not proved is called

a. begging the question.
b. post hoc, ergo propter hoc.
c. argumentum ad populum.
d. appeal to authority.


A

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__________ provide benchmarks against which you can measure yourself. Your ability, for example, to achieve what your culture defines as success contributes to a positive self-concept; your failure to achieve what your culture values contributes to a negative self-concept.

A. Cultural teachings B. Twitter activities C. Self interpretations D. Network spread

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All of the following are true about a speech of introduction EXCEPT _____

A. be sure you know how to pronounce the speaker's name B. require the speaker to detail his/her background; the introducer should not do so C. do not over praise the speaker D. set the proper tone for the speech

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You have just completed your first interview with the subject of a personality profile. What is the next step you should take?

A. Post raw footage from the interview online as a teaser. B. Write a draft of the story. C. Contact secondary sources mentioned during the interview. D. Hand the material off to your editor for reference.

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According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to

A. exhort. B. inspire. C. inform. D. convert. E. entertain.

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