You are a reporter being threatened with a libel suit. Which of the following is a correct way to respond?

A. become agitated toward the person making the threat
B. check whether the person giving the threat has grounds for legal action
C. make any promise necessary to satisfy the person making the threat
D. avoid taking down any contact information for the person making the threat


B. check whether the person giving the threat has grounds for legal action

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The class was discussing how to celebrate the 100th day of school. All of the students had different suggestions, which made it difficult to come to a decision. Therefore, they decided to involve the principal

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According to the descriptions in the textbook, the television show Dancing with the Stars would be classified as an example of

A) high art. B) low art. C) auteur art. D) kitsch.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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