You are writing a story that includes a direct quote from a source. In most cases, the verb you should use to attribute the quote to your source is ______.

A. proclaimed
B. said
C. declared
D. alleged


B. said

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

1. Ascribed status is the prestige that goes to people by virtue of their birth. 2. Research on flattery as a form of power upholds the belief that “flattery will get you everywhere. 3. The power someone has over us because of his/her position, such as a teacher, is considered referent power. 4. According to the text, research studies have shown that the "mesomorph" emerges more often as leader than does the "endomorph," and the "endomorph" emerges more often as the leader than does the "ectomorph." 5. Circumstances theory grew out of the idea that leaders are born, not made.

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Which of the following does NOT apply to persuasive speaking?

a. Speakers and listeners interact. b. It is motivational and artistic. c. It is incremental and gradual. d. Persuasive speaking takes longer than informative speaking. e. All of these answers apply to persuasive speaking.

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