The standard, direct use of "Please, Rob, take the theory that there are UFOs (unidentified flying objects) more seriously" is,

A) informative use B) directive use C) expressive use


B

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

Rhetorical questions are statements.

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Identify the sample OR population of the following inductive generalization. You may assume that the premises in each of the arguments are true. Out of all of the millions of fossils discovered on Earth, none have been more than 4 billion years old. It stands to reason then, that no fossil over 4 billion years in age will ever be found on Earth. What is the population?

a. A fossil over 4 billion years old b. A fossil either more or less than 4 billion years old c. A fossil less than 4 billion years old

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According to Darwin, evolutionary modification is largely determined by

a) chance. b) geographical distribution. c) the will of the Creator. d) natural selection

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The bandwagon appeal is a type of

A) appeal to force. B) appeal to emotion. C) appeal to pity.

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