Which sentence represents a statement of fact?
A. The United States must protect itself from international terrorism.
B. Laptop computer prices are bound to drop over the next 5 years.
C. Universal health care is an idea whose time has come.
D. Mortgage rates are at a 20-year low.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
The "unity of democracy" that good public speaking supports is defined as __________.
A. a commitment to the well-being of individuals to support the harmony of the whole B. preserving the important differences that make us individuals C. respecting the right to free speech D. keeping your personal opinions private E. a commitment to the right to pursue individual happiness
When is it appropriate to use a partial quote?
A. when you want to repurpose the quote to describe something else B. when you want to edit out part of a quote that you disagree with C. when a few key words are enough to convey the meaning of a statement D. when the audience is familiar with the speaker and can fill in the rest of the statement
In responding to the advocate's prima facie case on the proposition, "Pittsburgh is
the most livable city in the United States," the opponent argues that "although Pittsburgh may have cultural opportunities, it fails to meet the other tes livability,' clean air, low crime rate, and available housing." The opponent would be using what strategy? (a) Challenging the definition of terms. (b) Challenging the criteria of measurement. (c) Challenging the measurement of the value object. (d) All of the above