The politician who argued against locating a "nuclear waste suppository" in his backyard was probably guilty of

a. alliteration.
b. malapropism.
c. abuse of pathos.
d. marking.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. usually ethical B. usually unethical

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Statistics can give striking examples to an audience that will help them understand the

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