The following fallacy is an example of a hasty generalization:
"Five out of the seven people I've talked to on my street intend to vote for Ms. Kullen. I'm sure she'll win."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When you scan newspapers, television, and magazines to try and get ideas for your speech,
what are you using? A) media prompts B) brainstorming C) interest charts D) mind mapping
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Changing the mainstream media from within is not a viable strategy for taking back control of media images of race. 2. The American Society of Newspaper Editor has reached their goal of creating newsrooms that reflect the nation’s diversity. 3. Even now, the majority of recurring characters on television are men. 4. Over the years, the dominant roles for women have been as mother, homemaker, or sexual object. 5. Overwhelmingly, the American society portrayed in the media is wealthier than it is in the real world.
Researchers have found that college students who can pinpoint the negative emotions they experience, such as anger, also have the best strategies for managing their emotions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A(n) _______________ speech is not memorized or written out word for word; it is developed and presented from brief notes
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word