Kaitlin used a study by the American Heart Association in her speech about the dangers of
smoking.
When she was speaking, she used the phrase ?a national study shows,? but she
didn?t tell who conducted that study. What was the problem with Kaitlin?s speech?
A) She was using material from a highly biased source.
B) She did not take into account whether the audience considered her source trustworthy.
C) She did not cite the source of the study in her speech.
D) She did not cite information the tobacco industry to balance her anti -tobacco arguments.
C
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What is Sharia?
A. Muslim duty of sharing wealth with the poor B. an ascetic movement throughout Islam directed toward mysticism C. the canonical law that includes the Qur’an and the sunnah D. the traditions relating to the deeds and utterances of the Prophet Muhammad
Which of the following statements is not true of a positive, dialogical climate?
A. The choice of language advances the goals of the group. B. The language breaks down barriers. C. The language disconfirms people. D. The language encourages ethical analysis and choice. E. None of the above (all are true)
Deductive reasoning is associated with which proof?
a. Ethos b. Pathos c. Logos d. Ethnos
Cultures whose members participate in religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, which emphasize virtue, tenacity, and perseverance, have a ________ orientation toward life.
A. masculine B. short-term C. feminine D. long-term