What are the two types of testimony? How do they differ? How might you evaluate each?

What will be an ideal response?


- The two types of testimony are factual and opinion.
- Factual testimony is verifiable.
- Opinion testimony is a judgment.
- For both types of testimony, the speaker should ask whether the audience will know and trust the source.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Jackson wrote "move to front of stage" on his note card to remind himself when to reposition his body on the stage. He is using a(n) _____.

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