Words and phrases that are intentionally used to offend a person based on their race or ethnicity are forms of __________.

a. slander
b. battery
c. obscenity
d. hate speech
e. libel


Ans: d. hate speech

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The statement, "you can't trust that George Boxwood about the military; he didn't serve a day in his life" is an example of

A) ad hominem. B) post hoc, ergo propter hoc. C) slippery slope. D) hasty generalization. E) either-or logic.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of these statements is a thesis for a question of fact?

a. Chemical weapons are immoral. b. Elected officials should have term limits. c. Immunizations cause autism. d. Women should not fight in combat in the military.

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