A persuasive speech exploring the truth or falsity of an assertion is known as a speech on a question of

A. evidence.
B. policy.
C. value.
D. fact.
E. opinion.


Answer: D

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Which statement correctly describes Hofstede's cultural dimensions and the role they play in communication?

A. All individuals from a particular country communicate in a particular manner depending on its cultural orientations. B. Individuals living in individualistic cultures are better communicators than those living in collectivistic cultures. C. People and nations fall upon a continuum of cultural differences which affect their communication choices. D. Individuals living in achievement-oriented cultures are considered the most competent communicators.

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During the 2008 campaign for the Presidential nomination, almost every candidate's slogan involved the word "change." This is an example of the: a. syntactical structure of language

b. use of adverbs to judge each other. c. uses of propaganda. d. strategic uses of ambiguity.

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Which organization represents the largest professional association

of communication scholars, educators, students, and practitioners? a. The Eastern Communication Association b. The National Communication Association c. The International Communication Society d. The Speech Communication Association of America e. The American Communication Association

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According to scholar Robert Hopper, which is more problematic, hard-core sexist language or soft-core sexist language?

A. soft-core, because it's more subtle than hard-core sexist language B. hard-core; it has a more blatant, damaging effect than soft-core sexist language C. soft-core, because it's the form of sexist language aimed at women D. both are equally detrimental forms of sexist language

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