Jimmy argues the fact that major-league athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster than they were 20 years ago is an indicator that steroid use among these athletes has increased. What type of reasoning is this?
A. analogy
B. testimony
C. sign
D. narrative
Answer: C
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A. music that people perform for each other in a social setting B. music that is performed for a large group of people C. music that is recorded for mass-market distribution D. music that comments on social concerns
Rex is creating a handout for his speech. On the handout he provides the email
address of his listeners' state representative, along with a sample message they might send the representative about a particular bill. When should Rex distribute the handout? A) Prior to beginning the speech, so it will be ready at hand. B) Have volunteers distribute it as he begins the speech. C) Distribute it, himself—as an attention-getter—while he begins his speech. D) At the end of his speech, while he is encouraging them to act.
According to your textbook, confirmation is defined as a response that:
a. validates another person's experience or emotions, but disagrees with the content of the message. b. validates another person's experience or emotions and agrees with the content of the message. c. creates expressive and instrumental benefits for both parties in the relationship. d. disqualifies the other person with a tangential response.
Men smile more often than women
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.