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Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?

A. The largest members of the hawk family are Old World vultures.
B. Raptors are powerful birds of prey with hooked beaks and sharp talons.
C. Among Falconiformes, the hawk family is the largest and most diverse.
D. The hawk family includes eagles, hawks, kites, harriers, and vultures.
E. There are two orders of Raptors—Falconiformes and Strigiformes.

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A. group membership.
B. knowledge about the topic.
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D. attitude toward him.
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A. red herring
B. ad hominem
C. hasty generalization
D. slippery slope
E. either-or

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A. analogical example
B. hypothetical example
C. causal example
D. synthetic example
E. metaphorical example

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A. topical
B. spatial
C. problem-solution
D. motivated sequence

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