Which of the following statements most effectively fulfills the psychological orientation function of an introduction on a speech about the price of gasoline?

a. ?Gas prices have continued to rise since the year 2000
b. ?The rising cost of gasoline affects all of us.
c. ?Gasoline: The effects of high prices.
d. ?People who buy sport utility vehicles contribute to the high gas prices.


b

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A) violent acts may be justified if provoking language is harsh enough. B) censorship can be justified against insulting language that is likely to provoke violence. C) libel does not apply where a history of "fighting words" can be proven between the two parties. D) language, no matter how violent, is still protected by the First Amendment.

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In Latin, the word credo means

a. "I believe." b. "I mean." c. "I am." d. "I create." e. "I accuse."

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Self-effacement bias is more prevalent in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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If you are appealing to your listeners' sense of reason, you are using which type of appeal?

A. logos B. mythos C. ethos D. pathos

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