Larry appeared before the city council to ask that they deny permission to the
wireless phone company to erect a tower in his neighborhood. Larry's general purpose
was to ____.
A) to inform
B) to critique
C) to persuade
D) to celebrate
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. disconfirming communication. b. communication climates c. setting boundaries. d. aggressive communication. e. heteronormativity.