Which is the most specific and pragmatic of the seven speech purposes and why?

What will be an ideal response?

inducing a specific action because the speaker is not concerned about the beliefs and attitudes of
individual listeners, as long as they can be persuaded to take a particular action

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group. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Derek is a manager at a fast-food restaurant. He has hired Amy to work the front counter. Theirs is a

a. supervisor–subordinate relationship. b. upward–downward relationship. c. boss–coworker relationship. d. superior–subordinate relationship.

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