In determining whether an individual is a limited-purpose public figure for purposes of a libel action, a court will consider

A. whether the individual was involved in a public controversy.
B. if the individual attempted to sway public opinion about a controversy.
C. the nature of the defamatory statement and whether it is related to a controversy in which the individual was involved.
D. all of the answers are correct.

Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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New and unfamiliar terms should be defined because _________.

A. audiences aren't impressed by technical vocabulary B. definitions help set up arguments and explanations C. audiences aren't impressed by technical vocabulary and definitions help set up arguments and explanations D. without definitions the audience might think the speaker made them up E. none of the above

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