During the Preparation of His Speech, Ari Interviewed the United

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the preparation of his speech, Ari interviewed the United States senator from his district about the construction costs of a new airport planned outside the city. He used information from the interview to support his persuasive speech. This type of support is known as which of the following?

• A) Lay testimony
• B) Hypothetical illustration
• C) Statistics
• D) Expert testimony

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring around age 7 to 11, when children gain a better understanding of mental operations and physical quantities.

Intuitive

Relating to knowing or understanding something without the need for conscious reasoning; instinctive.

Conventional

Adhering to accepted standards and norms, especially in a way that lacks originality.

Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that involves understanding or knowing something without the need for conscious reasoning.