It is easier to follow the reasoning of advocates who ______.

a. lead with their main claim
b. build to a concluding claim
c. use ample statistics
d. employ a topical pattern


a. lead with their main claim

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______ are an element of culture referring to verbal and nonverbal language.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Lars listened to his classmates debating the provisions of the Patriot Act and decided to give a speech clarifying their understanding of the term "patriotism." Which informative strategy might he have relied on most in his speech?

A. reporting B. explaining C. defining D. comparing

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According to the Andersen and Williams stress and injury model, injuries can be reduced by:

a. stress management skills b. more positive cognitive appraisal c. improving attentional focusing d. all of the above e. both a and b

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Which best defines planned redundancy?

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