If the thesis for Celia's persuasive speech is "Capital punishment should be eliminated," we can assume she is addressing a question of __________

a) fact
b) value
c) policy
d) proposition

Answer: c

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What is the difference between applying demographic knowledge in audience analysis and applying stereotypes?

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

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Which of the following statements is true about inoculation theory?

A. It is a theory based on the belief that it is often more effective to prevent undesired persuasive effects from occurring than using damage control afterward. B. It is a theory based on the belief that interviewees' thinking, feeling, or acting can be changed by inducing them to engage in activities counter to their values. C. It is a theory based on the claim that people persuade others by identifying with them and establishing consubstantiality with them. D. It is a theory based on the claim that people react negatively when someone threatens to restrict or restricts a behavior they want to engage in.

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