The candidate exclaimed, "We must protect Medicare for the long term!" Evan turned
to Shankar and said:
"I wonder what he means by ‘protect?'" By noting that what lies
beneath the speaker's words is unclear, Evan illustrates the confusion that can result from
the absence of detail inherent to ______ language.
A) connotative
B) abstract
C) denotative
D) concrete
B
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A politician who accuses his opponent of being a drug addict is using an ad hominem
argument. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following emotions should be combined with relief to motivate audience members to be involved with your arguments?
a. Happiness b. Shame c. Pride d. Fear
If your confidence in your speaking skills is relatively low, then your level of speech anxiety will likely also be relatively low
Indicate whether the statement is true or false