During class, Ben was tapping his pen on his desk. This was preventing Michelle from paying attention to what the professor was saying. Ben's pen tapping is an example of an environmental distraction.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating a

persuasive idea bank? a. Words are usually more beneficial than phrases. b. Don't try to pinpoint the perfect topic right at first. c. Consider topics that are debatable. d. Consult databases, newspapers, and magazines.

If you wanted to compare the military spending of the United States to that of eight other nations, what type of visual aid should you probably use?

A. a map B. a pie graph C. a diagram D. a line graph E. a chart