In a speech supporting taxpayer funding of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider argued, "In the 25-year history of the NEA, fewer than 25 grants out of some 85,000 have even caused a stir
That is, less than one-quarter of one-tenth of 1 percent." Rep. Schneider is relying on what kind of supporting material?
a. comparison
b. examples
c. narration
d. statistics
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
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depending upon which partner has the most expertise or interest in a situation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. avoid redundancy in your message b. use only new information in your speech c. build redundancy in your message d. avoid the use of new material in your speech
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A. the newest information available B. a recap of previous coverage C. speculation on what might happen next D. clarification of errors in previous coverage