Which of the following is NOT another term for the central

idea?

a. thesis statement
b. theme
c. preview
d. subject sentence

c

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In the introduction to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion, she reminded her audience what her friend went through and added that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

A) Yes; this is a strategy for providing closure known as a reference to the introduction. B) Yes; this is a strategy for providing closure known as a reference to the occasion. C) Yes; this is a strategy for providing closure known as an appeal to action. D) No; the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap.

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An either-or fallacy

A. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. B. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. C. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. D. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. E. assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked.

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