According to your textbook, which of the following statements is true?

A. A public speaker should not substitute emotional appeal for evidence and reasoning.
B. Emotional appeal is usually inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of fact.
C. Emotional appeal is incompatible with ethical public speaking.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both a public speaker should not substitute emotional appeal for evidence and reasoning and emotional appeal is usually inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of fact.


Answer: E

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