A local firefighter sustained a severe spinal injury rescuing a family from their burning home one year ago. After many months of physical therapy, the firefighter regained the ability to walk. Your story reports that a local resident regained the ability to walk after recovering from a back injury. What is wrong with this story?
A. It is about an event that is too far in the past.
B. It does not include an eye-catching quote.
C. It lacks context that adds value for readers.
D. It lacks controversy and conflict.
C. It lacks context that adds value for readers.
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To win an intentional infliction of emotional distress suit, a plaintiff must show the defendant ______.
a. wanted the plaintiff to suffer physical injury b. knew his or her actions or speech would cause emotional distress c. acted negligently d. acted in a reckless way that could cause emotional distress
According to research on MBA negotiations at Northwestern University, the MBAs from ____________ win the most in negotiations while leaving the other party most satisfied:
a. Malaysia b. Nigeria c. Germany d. Israel e. Ireland
Dominic is scheduled to speak at the school science fair. He has decided to give a persuasive speech on the topic of pursuing a career in science. Which of the following would be the best choice of purpose statement for Dominic?
A. Convince the students that science is a good career choice. B. Persuade the students that scientific careers are well-paid and secure, and that by pursuing one they could help make exciting discoveries into fascinating subjects like human biology, oceanography, or astronomy. C. Tell the students that scientific fields offer many good career choices. D. Teach students they should consider a career in science because it is financially rewarding, exciting, and secure.
You should always stand when you give a speech
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false