What Is the Primary Use of Stories

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the primary use of stories?

• A) to entertain people
• B) to pass along wisdom and information
• C) to add narrative coherence to a speech
• D) to help people make decisions

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Definitions:

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Present Value Problem

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Perpetuity

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Annuity

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