In Persuasive Speaking, the Decision Whether or Not to Present

question 33

Multiple Choice

In persuasive speaking, the decision whether or not to present both sides of an issue rests on __________.

• A) the speaker's ability to use gestures
• B) the audience's evaluation of the speaker's credibility
• C) the speaker's knowledge of the topic
• D) the organizational pattern chosen for the speech

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Definitions:

Median Age

The age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; half the people are younger, and half are older.

Modal Age

The most frequently occurring age in a given dataset.

Display Behaviours

Observable actions or reactions, often in response to social situations, that communicate something about the individual to others.

Air Pollution

The presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances, including gases, particulates, and biological molecules, in the Earth's atmosphere, which can lead to health problems and environmental damage.