In Her Persuasive Speech, Martha Spoke About the Alleged Espionage

question 23

Multiple Choice

In her persuasive speech, Martha spoke about the alleged espionage by the Chinese, and the possible theft of U.S. nuclear armament secrets. She got the audience to think about the possibility that China could one day use high-tech nuclear weapons against the United States, and challenged them to monitor Senate hearings on the problem. What form of motivation did Martha employ in her speech?

• A) an appeal to patriotism
• B) an appeal to basic self-esteem needs
• C) a positive visualization
• D) a fear appeal

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