_____ supports a claim by citing information that indicates the claim.
a. Arguing from analogy
b. Arguing from example
c. Arguing from sign
d. Arguing from causation
c. Arguing from sign
Arguing from sign supports a claim by citing information that signals the claim. The general warrant for reasoning from sign is: When phenomena that usually or always accompany a specific situation occur, then one can expect that specific situation is occurring (or will occur).
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Third, make and explore an interpretive claim about this film.
Which of the following charts a firm’s financial activities over a set period of time?
a. income statement b. balance sheet c. statement of cash flows d. profit and loss statement e. statement of retained earnings
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A. Allow the conversation to evolve and focus on this new topic. B. End the meeting right away so that members of the club can hold their own discussion. C. Immediately and loudly stop the conversation and return to the main topic without delay. D. Allow the conversation to evolve but return to the original topic before too long.
As your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms of electronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)