According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the fallacy of ________:We should buy the new toothpaste I saw advertised. Because it's new, it will definitely be better than ours.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
appeal to novelty
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Jin is preparing his first business presentation, and plans to include a number of visual aids. What advice should he follow in order to make his presentation professional-appearing?
A. His presentational aids should be as detailed and full of information as possible. B. His presentational aids should distract the audience from the weak parts of his speech. C. His presentational aids can use content from any source without documentation as long as it is accurate. D. His presentational aids should be bright, attractive and easy to read.
The difference between a media advisory and a news release is ________
A) a media advisory is generally longer than a news release B) news releases are factual and media advisories are not C) media advisories are generally used for fast-breaking news stories D) news releases can be openly promotional; media advisories usually can't E) There is no difference. These are two names for the same document.
Which of the following is NOT true about the comparative
strategy? a. It can be used in a form of persuasion known as comparative advantage. b. The two things you compare should be analogous. c. It can be used to convince the audience that one thing is better than another. d. It should only be used in informative speeches.
Which of the following is usually NOT a factor in determining the method a group uses to make decisions?
A. whether the decision requires expert knowledge B. how important the decision is C. how quickly the decision must be made D. whether the group wants everyone to be content