What is problematic with a speaker begging the audience, “Guys, we can make a difference in the fight against violence if we just organize our resources”?

a. The use of generic language
b. The use of vague language
c. The suggestion of a problem
d. Begging for help


a. The use of generic language

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"In the largest gift of its kind in Massachusetts, a Contact couple has pledged $2.5 million to put 67

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Nicole likes to sit in a certain seat on the bus every day when she goes back and forth to work. She gets annoyed when she gets on the bus to find someone else is in “her” seat. This is an example of _______.

a. regulation. b. territoriality. c. familiarity. d. illustration.

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