In the Introduction to Her Persuasive Speech,Fran Said: "There Was

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to her persuasive speech,Fran said: "There was a time when I thought I would never have a job,a decent life,a boyfriend,or any pleasure in life.But,after working as an intern at Channel 3,I know what I really want to do with my life and that gives me great satisfaction.I encourage you all to become interns,so that you,too,can discover that there is something in life that inspires passion in you...that you're willing to work for...to work hard for...to be successful...to be happy." What type of message did this speaker effectively use in this introduction?

• A)an appeal to credibility
• B)an appeal to reason
• C)an appeal to emotion
• D)an appeal to a common myth

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Behaviour

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or to ones' social environment, often impeding functioning or adaptation.

Cognitive Confusion

A state of being perplexed or unclear in one’s thinking, often marked by an inability to grasp concepts or solve problems effectively.

Personal Distress

Emotional suffering or discomfort that a person experiences in response to stress or traumatic events.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.