____________ are words that describe or identify a state of affairs.
A. Performatives
B. Constatives
C. Signifiers
D. Signs
B. Constatives
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A critical listener would see testimonials and name-calling strategies as credible and effective
a. True b. False
Focus groups are a collection of individuals who have no familiarity with a problem, which helps to gain an "unattached" approach to the problem
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In her conclusion, Lori said, "Today we've learned that we all must take precautions against food-borne diseases. The prime candidates are E. coli, botulism, and salmonella. Your care in cooking and storing food could make the difference between a healthy diet or a poisonous one." Lori's first sentence serves what function?
A. summarizing the main ideas B. signaling that the end is coming C. making a final appeal D. creating an aid to memory