When in doubt about whether information is commonly known, a speaker should

A) just assume that listeners know it.
B) refrain from using it in her speech.
C) use it, but not worry about citing the source.
D) document it.


D

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Which of the following statements best describes how culture is acquired?

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A speech topic presenting an issue that needs to be resolved will probably be organized

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