Kane is doing a presentation on the classical origins of the word "rhetoric"
Because many people incorrectly assume "rhetoric" is a negative characterization of public speaking, Kane wanted to provide the classical origin of the meaning of this word. He consulted a specialized dictionary that traced the origin of the word. In this example, Kane is using a(n)
A) contrast definition.
B) antonym.
C) etymology.
D) synonym.
E) analogy.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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