The use of hypothetical illustrations within a speech are

a. acceptable only when other evidence cannotbe found to support the speech.
b. acceptable to show what might happen, as long as the speaker is clear that it is hypothetical.
c. unacceptable because they are unethical and deceptive.
d. unacceptable to use in a speech, especially if factual, current evidence is available.


b

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