Words within direct quotation marks ______.

a. never can be grounds for a libel suit
b. can be the basis of a successful libel suit if they substantially change the meaning of what the plaintiff actually said
c. always can be grounds for a libel suit if they are not exactly the words spoken by the plaintiff
d. cannot be the basis for a libel suit because the speaker gave consent


b. can be the basis of a successful libel suit if they substantially change the meaning of what the plaintiff actually said

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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________ is merely the perception of sound.

A. Interpreting B. Hearing C. Listening D. Selecting

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