Most scholars of speech would define a good argument as _____
w. one that is complete, with a claim, evidence, and warrant
x. one that is worthy of serious consideration by a reasonably intelligent,
well-informed, and fair-minded listener
y. provocative enough to rise above the din of competing claims and stories
z. one that eliminates the need for further discussion and debate of an issue
A) w & x
B) w & y
C) w & z
D) x & z
A
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Who are the primary parties to the conflict?
Robert lives in a small community where all residents have access to a community center and a small pool, which operate based on a fee all residents pay on a monthly basis. It has come to Robert’s attention that the pool will be closed during the summer months because there are eleven residents who have not paid their maintenance fee for over three months and thus the pool is not in operating conditions. Because Robert is the Treasurer, he has talked to all of the eleven members of the community to make sure they pay their past due fees. They all have refused to make the payments arguing different reasons. Robert, following the community by-laws, has taken the issue to the Board and has requested the application of strict sanctions against those residents. Based on that conflict situation, please answer the following questions: a. Robert and the eleven residents only. b. Robert, the community as organizational unit, the residents in arrears, and all other residents. c. The community as organization and Robert. d. The eleven residents and the community as organizational unit.
Imelda wants to persuade her audience that driving hybrid vehicles is an effective method of
conserving fuel. You recognize this as a proposition of ________. A) fact B) attitude C) behavior D) value
A main point should not have just one subpoint because the use of a single subpoint
A. creates an imbalance in the structure of the speech. B. provides no more information than the main point can. C. makes reading the outline confusing. D. will be a distraction to the audience.
Keeping a diary or journal is an example of intrapersonal communication.
A. True B. False