In the Introduction to Her Speech About Eating Disorders, Sheila

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Multiple Choice

In the introduction to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion, she reminded her audience what her friend went through and addedthat her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

• A) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the introduction.
• B) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the occasion.
• C) Yes; this is a concluding strategy known as an appeal to action.
• D) No; the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap.

Understand the concept of opportunity cost and how to calculate it using production possibility frontiers.

Identify sources of comparative advantage in international trade.

Explain the difference between absolute and comparative advantage.

Apply the concepts of opportunity cost and comparative advantage to analyze trade patterns between countries.

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