Public speaking has been formally studied since:

A. the 5th century.
B. the 20th century.
C. recently.
D. communication courses were offered at universities.

is it B

2. Early study of public speaking was known as:
A. public communication.
B. rhetoric.
C. public relations.
D. communication study.

i'm confused between A n B

1 is wrong.

Which answer do you choose for 2?

for 2 i'd say A

and for question 1 I'd say C

Please go back and read your book carefully.

for number one i say D

no 2 is B

#1 is A and #2 is B

1. B

1. B

2.a

To get the answer to the first question, you can try searching for the history of public speaking. Start by searching for terms like "history of public speaking" or "when did public speaking start." Look for reputable sources such as academic journals, books, or articles from credible websites.

Regarding the second question, the early study of public speaking was known as rhetoric. Rhetoric is the art of persuasive speaking and writing and has been studied since ancient times. Public communication, public relations, and communication study are broader terms that may encompass the study of rhetoric, but rhetoric specifically refers to the study of persuasive speaking and writing.

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