A speech organizational pattern which goes one step beyond cause-and-effect to discuss ways to alter, fix, or correct an effect is called

a. the motivated sequence.
b. a problem-solution pattern.
c. an extended cause-effect pattern.
d. a chronological pattern.

b

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A) Japan B) the United States C) Switzerland D) Mexico E) France

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In 1987 the FCC abandoned the core of its controversial Fairness Doctrine, but many in Congress vowed to bring it back. What were the two basic requirements that the doctrine imposed upon broadcasters?

a. To cover politics fairly, and to give equal time to all candidates for office. b. To provide reasonable access to nonprofit groups, and to charge fair rates for that access. c. To devote reasonable time to public issues, and to provide contrasting views on the issues. d. To identify all commercial sponsors, and to refrain from editorial endorsements of products.

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