When Reasoning from Specific Instances in a Persuasive Speech, You

question 228

Multiple Choice

When reasoning from specific instances in a persuasive speech, you should be careful to

• A) avoid the fallacy of post hoc, ergo propter hoc.
• B) use specific instances that are typical.
• C) use specific instances that are already well-known to your audience.
• D) all of the above.
• E) b and c only.

Understand the basic concepts of payroll taxes, including Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA).

Calculate employer's liability for FUTA and SUTA taxes based on given wage information and state rates.

Determine total taxes due and identify the amount to be sent with quarterly tax forms based on prior deposits and withholdings.

Perform accurate payroll tax calculations for both individual employees and total wages paid by the company.

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Definitions:

Additive Strategies

Decision-making methods where alternatives are analyzed and evaluated by systematically adding their attributes to make a choice.

Exemplars

Instances or examples that are typical of a class or group and are used for comparison or emulation.

Problem Solving Strategy

A method or plan of action used to find a solution to a problem or challenge.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not guaranteed to be optimal, perfect, logical, or rational, but are sufficient for reaching an immediate goal.