The text quotes Voltaire as saying, "The secret of being tiresome is in

A. talking only about yourself."
B. telling everything."
C. repeating yourself."
D. recounting boring stories."


Answer: B

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According to your textbook, when selecting fonts for a visual aid, you should usually use

A. italicized fonts. B. a different font for each line. C. no more than two fonts. D. a wide variety of fonts. E. decorative fonts.

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Which of the following is likely to get you into legal trouble?

a. frequently seeking the advice of your organization's attorney b. doing what your boss says to avoid having to take personal responsibility c. remembering that the legal line between advertising and PR is quite fine d. knowing the identity of your enemy or your potential legal foe

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Which of the following is true of an Ernst Lubitsch comedy?

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