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Which of the following techniques can be utilized by the media to provide context and clarification when public figures employ obfuscation tactics?
Which of the following techniques can be utilized by the media to provide context and clarification when public figures employ obfuscation tactics?
- Relative clauses (correct)
- Inversions
- Participle clauses
- Gerunds and infinitives
Which type of verbs can be used to describe the actions of public figures who employ obfuscation tactics?
Which type of verbs can be used to describe the actions of public figures who employ obfuscation tactics?
- Modal verbs
- Causative verbs (correct)
- Phrasal verbs
- Irregular verbs
Why is it important for the public to maintain equanimity in the face of challenges posed by public figures who employ obfuscation tactics?
Why is it important for the public to maintain equanimity in the face of challenges posed by public figures who employ obfuscation tactics?
- To promote idiosyncratic beliefs
- To avoid legal consequences
- To gain public support
- To prevent the spread of misinformation (correct)
