What statement about the differences or similarities between persuasive and informative speaking is accurate?
A) Persuasive speaking is usually more controversial than informative speaking.
B) Persuasive speaking is usually less controversial than informative speaking.
C) Persuasive speaking and informative speaking are about equal in their degrees of controversy.
D) Both seek the same responses from listeners.
E) All of these are accurate
A
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