According to the Textbook, Competent Communication And, by Extension, Competent

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, competent communication and, by extension, competent arguing, is best viewed as:

• A) A monologue
• B) A dialogue
• C) A diatribe
• D) A confrontation

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