Identify and explain the four criteria given in your textbook for using language effectively.

What will be an ideal response?


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In The Uses of Argument, Stephen Toulmin defines a "claim" as a statement that

expresses a specific position or some doubtful or controversial issues that the arguer wants the audience to accept. This illustrates the technique of definition known as (a) example. (b) operation. (c) synonym. (d) authority.

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Gaze-cuing occurs only in humans

a. True b. False

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When preparing for a question-and-answer session, it is a bad idea to write out answers to possible questions because doing so can decrease the conversational quality of your delivery.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Donna and Lisa are having an argument. Donna says to Lisa, "You never fill my car with gas when you use it and you always just take me for granted." In this scenario, Donna's statements may be leading them to a(n) ________ conflict.

A. social B. economic C. productive D. destructive

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