Which Example Best Reflects a Persuasive Speech on a Question

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which example best reflects a persuasive speech on a question of policy?

• A) a student arguing that classes should be graded on a pass/fail system
• B) a student arguing that the current grading system wrongfully assesses learning
• C) a student arguing that learning a new language increases critical thinking skills
• D) a student arguing that summer schooling is bad for overall learning

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Definitions:

Linguistic Register

The variation in tone, formality, and vocabulary choices depending on the context, purpose, and audience of the communication.

Pragmatics

The practical use of language that includes the ability to adjust language communication according to audience and context.

Audience

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or read a performance, presentation, or work, becoming the receiver of the information or entertainment.

Control Processes

Mechanisms (including selective attention, metacognition, and emotional regulation) that combine memory, processing speed, and knowledge to regulate the analysis and flow of information within the information-processing system. Also called executive processes.