Statistics enable speakers to __________.

A. summarize a large amount of data quickly
B. gloss over insignificant trends
C. explain why something occurred
D. creatively engage the audience


Answer: A

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The Supreme Court ruled that “hate speech” (e.g., burning a cross as a symbolic act) is protected by the First Amendment in the case of:

a) Heffron v. International Society for Krishna Consciousness; b) Ward v. Rock Against Racism; c) Whitney v. California; d) R.A.V. v. St. Paul; e) Wisconsin v. Mitchell.

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Which of the following is/are included in the category of

nonprojected visual media? a. video files b. computer-generated slides c. CD's d. DVD's e. physical demonstrations

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Persuasive writing focuses more attention on:

a. recipients of messages b. construction of messages c. source of messages d. all of the above.

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