Toulmin's model of persuasion indicates that the __________ is what the persuader wants or hopes will be believed, which must be supported by evidence.

Ben sends his girlfriend, Tiffany, an instant message and waits, but gets no response. Ben is worried that Tiffany is angry with him, but she finally responds a few minutes later. This is an example of asynchronous interaction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

A. It is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points. B. It is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points. C. It is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points. D. It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points. E. It is hard to deliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many main points.