Alisha Began the Introduction Oher Speech by Saying

question 10

Multiple Choice

Alisha began the introduction oher speech by saying:
Like typical new parents, Paige and Iain Lochlan were thrilled when their son Lincoln was born. But their elation soon turned to fear as Lincoln began to miss important milestones. As an infant, he didn't make eye contact, and a year later he showed no interest in learning how to walk or talk. It wasn't long before Paige and Iain got the diagnosis every parent dreads-their child is suffering from autism.
What kind osupporting material did Alisha use in her introduction?

• A) expert testimony
• B) brief example
• C) metaphor
• D) hypothetical example
• E) simile

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Definitions:

Egocentrically

Thinking primarily about oneself without regard for the feelings or views of others; seeing things from one's own perspective only.

Symbolic Thought

The capacity to use symbols, language, or other abstract representations to think about and communicate complex concepts.

Preoperational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years of age begin to engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and the perspective of others.

Reversibility

The ability to recognize that numbers or objects can be changed or returned to their original state.