For deductive reasoning to be effective, listeners must accept your major premise

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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What are the seven guidelines suggested in Chapter 11 to evaluate the validity and strength

of supporting materials? What will be an ideal response?

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In a persuasive speech, the speaker asks the audience to make a choice, rather than just informing them of the options

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Helene really likes Nick and wants to have sex with him, but doesn't want to appear "easy." When Nick asks Helene to have sex with him, she pulls away and says "maybe," but then she escalates things physically

Which of the following best explains this situation? A. Helene's mixed signals to Nick are simply a form of casual flirtation. B. Helene's "maybe" should be interpreted by Nick as "yes," and he should escalate his physical actions toward Helene. C. Helene's actions toward Nick are termed token resistance, and aren't advisable in this intimate situation. D. This form of teasing is a natural precursor to sexual activity between men and women.

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When it is your turn to speak, you should hurry to the front of the room and start talking immediately so you don't lose the audience's attention.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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