The study of the rules that control the sequencing of words to form sentences is called
A) syntactics.
B) semantics.
C) pragmatics.
D) phonemics.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Johannesen argues that there are ethical issues to consider when preparing a persuasive speech
Which of the following is NOT one of Johnnesen's ground rules? A. Do not represent yourself as informed on a subject you are not. B. Do not use false, fabricated, misrepresented evidence to support arguments. C. Do not use "emotional appeals" that lack a supporting basis of evidence or reasoning. D. Do not attempt to show the audience your credibility.
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