A speaker says, "We all know that unions protect the interest of workers," but offers no evidence to back it up. Which fallacy has the speaker used?
A. straw man
B. red herring
C. begging the question
D. false cause
Answer: C
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______ bilingual speakers are people who learn a second language later in life and who typically use their second language in a limited number of contexts.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Sergei Eisenstein's overriding principle was kineticism which meant which of these?
a. movement outside the frame b. movement inside the frame c. careful attention to movement of the camera d. all of the above
As an effective listener, it is important to understand the speaker's _______
a. visual aids b. minute details c. point of view d. preconceptions
What has research determined regarding the use of generic masculine pronouns?
A. Generic masculine pronouns are perceived as being inclusive of both sexes. B. Generic masculine pronouns exclude women, thus they aren't generic at all. C. Generic masculine pronouns should only be used when the sex of a person isn't important. D. Generic masculine pronouns should be replaced by generic feminine pronouns.