As Ben addressed the problem of domestic violence, he recalled how his friend's
husband threw her down the stairs in their home one day, breaking her leg.
He described
in detail how the wife had fixed dinner, kept it warm until the husband arrived home, and
how he had walked in, angered by events at work. When she tried to comfort him, he told
her she was part of the problem since her job paid so little. She begged him to calm down
and tried edging away, but he matched her every move and shoved her down their
basement stairs. How might we evaluate Ben's use of this narrative in his speech?
A) Narratives taken from real life can function as a powerful form of support.
B) Narratives for such sensitive topics should be hypothetical rather than actual.
C) Telling this story might suggest Ben is biased, thus harming his credibility.
D) Atypical instances, such as this one, exaggerate matters and should be avoided.
A
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definition. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about using stories,
narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes as attention-getters is TRUE? a. You always need to explain them. b. They should always be true, not fictional. c. The more emotion you include the better. d. They help an audience identify with your topic.
Listening is a critical skill that only benefits you academically.
a. true b. false
What kind of messages are usually produced or distributed by large organizations or industries in the business of mass communication?
a. mass-mediated b. culture-controlled c. collective d. diverse