What form of evidence tends to add trustworthiness to what a speaker says?

A. definition
B. testimony
C. analogy
D. brief example


Answer: B

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An old English grammar rule requires use of the masculine pronoun when the subject of the sentence is of unknown gender or includes both men and women. This rule is known as ______.

a. the generic he b. sexist language c. static evaluation d. man-linked words

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Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies of persuasion?

A) to influence what listeners will think about B) to move people from belief to action C) to move people from one belief to another D) to cause listeners to change their minds E) to increase listeners' understanding of the topic

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Define the difference between engaged and disengaged listening.

What will be an ideal response?

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As you review your working outline, you should apply which of the following principles to help you identify what points to include and what points to leave out?

A) balance B) clarity C) relevance D) All of these answers are correct.

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