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According to our discussion in class on words as “active agents,” what word below has not expanded in meaning?

The ________ of schizophrenia are marked by a distortion or an excess of normal function, whereas the ________ reflect social withdrawal, behavioral deficits, and the loss or decrease of typical functions.

According to Thomas Joiner’s interpersonal theory of suicide, what two factors are involved in suicide?

When using visual aids in a speech, you should:

“Police officers need extra life insurance to protect their wives and children,” said city council member Heather Carpenter. Carpenter’s language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

According to your text, it is especially important to use evidence in a persuasive speech to:

Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should:

According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are:

According to your text, the major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and:

According to your text, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Representative Thompson’s school proposal may be first rate, but don’t forget that he never attended college himself.