Question

What distinguishes fighting words from other, protected forms of speech

They hurt the listeners feelings in some way

They are intended to communicate an idea

They are abstract, not concrete

They are untrue statements

Answer 1

Fighting words are a category of speech that is not protected under the First Amendment. They are intended to provoke an immediate response or incite violence.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fighting words are a category of speech that is not protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. They are words that, by their very utterance, cause harm or incite an immediate breach of the peace. Examples of fighting words can include insults, epithets, or expressions that provoke anger or violence.

Distinguishing characteristics of fighting words include:

• They can hurt the listener's feelings in some way.
• They are intended to provoke an immediate response or incite violence.

In contrast, protected forms of speech, such as political speech or abstract ideas, are not intended to harm or provoke violence. They are typically considered to be part of the marketplace of ideas and are afforded greater protection under the First Amendment.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

B is true. They are intended to communicate an idea, but on the way, they are sometimes painful to listen to.

They can be abstract. They can also be concrete. Not C

They are untrue. No they need not be. Not D.

It's A