Narrative and discourse analysts study

a. argumentation and persuasion
b. interpretation and meaning
c. the structure and properties of stories
d. human communication as drama
e. the ways in which communication maintains power structures in society

c. the structure and properties of stories

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Which of the following is NOT an evaluation principle that applies to both classroom and field

speeches? A) The critic needs to understand the rhetorical situation and the speaker's purpose. B) The critic must choose the effectiveness and/or the artistic standard. C) The ethical implications of the speech should be assessed. D) The validity of the speaker's reasoning should be assessed. E) The appropriateness of the topic to the assignment should be assessed.

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In Branzburg v. Hayes, the Supreme Court held that:

a) contempt of court is possible even if the contemptuous act occurs some distance from the courtroom; b) contempt citations violate the First Amendment when used to prevent media commentary, unless there is a clear and present danger to the administration of justice; c) reporters must always testify when ordered to do so by a judge; d) reporters must testify before federal grand juries, but there may be other times when reporter’s privilege exempts them from testifying; e) all of these.

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