In order for a two-sided refutational message to have a greater positive effective, which of the following conditions must be met?

a. the issue is personally relevant to the audience
b. the refutation of the opposing arguments features sound logical reasoning
c. the objections the speaker addresses are significant
d. the audience must perceive the speaker as credible

c. the objections the speaker addresses are significant

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Which of the following questions is the most appropriate and applicable to a situation in which you should listen to interpret?

a) Do you avoid talking about your own experiences and feelings when someone else is describing theirs? b) Do you know how to assess the quality and validity of arguments and evidence? c) Do you understand the meaning of words spoken by another person? d) Do you primarily focus on nonverbal rather than verbal cues? e) Can you tell when a group member appeals to your emotions and/or to your critical thinking ability?

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Benjamin Harris’ lasting contribution to the media in America was:

a) Public Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick; b) New-England Primer; c) Bay Psalm Book; d) Imitation of Christ; e) Journal of Occurrences

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