In a Persuasive Speech, a Law Student Wants to Demonstrate

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a persuasive speech, a law student wants to demonstrate the truth or validity of a proposition, as is often seen in criminal trials. Which of the lesser-known organizational patterns would be the best fit?

• A) the structure-function pattern
• B) the advantages-disadvantages pattern
• C) the claim-and-proof pattern
• D) the who? what? why? where? when? pattern

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Definitions:

Self-Schema

A cognitive framework comprising beliefs and ideas about oneself that guides processing of self-relevant information.

False Self

A psychological concept referring to a version of oneself that conforms to others' expectations, often at the cost of suppressing one's true self.

Moral Reasoning

The process through which an individual makes ethical decisions, considering right from wrong.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.