In a Speech, Testimony Is Less Effective as Support When

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a speech, testimony is less effective as support when

• A) Citing a "regular" (non-expert) person's opinion.
• B) Dealing with a controversial subject.
• C) Citing an expert.
• D) Using your own personal experience.
• E) Using specific data.

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Definitions:

State apparatus

The complex of institutions, bodies, and organizations through which a state exercises its power and authority.

Political economy

An interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between politics and economics, focusing on how political institutions, the political environment, and the economic system influence each other.

Power mongering

The practice of seeking to acquire and maintain an excessive amount or concentration of power, often for selfish or corrupt purposes.

Subordinated people

Individuals or groups that are placed in a lower rank or position, often facing social, economic, or political inequalities compared to dominant groups in society.