During a speech on gun control legislation, you say, “As Peter Jones has noted, ‘The control of guns is vital for the growth and well-being of society.’” In what sense is this evidence not as useful as it might be?
a) It is a biased and inadequate sample.
b) It is dull rather than interesting.
c) It does not identify the expertise of the source.
d) It quotes a person lacking objectivity.
ANS: c
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Which affirmative defense is illustrated in the scenario? Why did the judge not allow the director's case to proceed? a) Statute of limitations; because the judge felt the period to file the suit had expired b) Truth; because the judge felt that the journalist was saying a universal truth and the case had no foundation to stand on c) Qualified privilege; because the judge felt the journalist was entitled to quote from an official police report d) Identification; because the judge felt the director was not properly identified in the article
The speech framer includes all of the following organizational
components EXCEPT: a. the introduction and conclusion b. the full-sentence outline c. the central idea d. the key points e. supporting material
The __________ context of communication refers to a message's position within a sequence of events
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
__________ and __________ are perceptual clues that help us organize a visual
A) Layout/design B) Figure/direction C) Color/lighting D) Balance/direction