In the Introduction Ohis Speech on the Special Olympics, Mason

question 110

Multiple Choice

In the introduction ohis speech on the Special Olympics, Mason mentioned that he had attended the events last year to cheer on a family friend who was competing in some races. Sharing this information with the audience helped Mason achieve which goal oa speech introduction?

• A) relating to the audience
• B) generating emotional appeal
• C) stating the importance of the topic
• D) establishing credibility
• E) previewing the body

Understand the effectiveness of presenting evidence in persuasion, especially in contexts of neutral audience viewpoints.

Distinguish between presentations designed to inform and those designed to actuate.

Recognize the role and perception of evidence in influencing audience perspectives.

Assess speaker dynamism and its impact on persuasive communication.

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