In an introduction to a persuasive speech, Fran said: "There was a time when I thought I would never have a job, a decent life, a boyfriend, or any pleasure in life. But, after working as an intern at Channel 3, I know what I really want to do with my life and that gives me great satisfaction. I encourage you all to experience an internship, so that you, too, can discover that there is something

in life that inspires passion in you... that you're willing to work for...to work hard for...to be successful...to be happy." What type of message did this speaker effectively use in this introduction?

A) An appeal to reasoning
B) An appeal to a common myth
C) An appeal to credibility
D) An appeal to emotion


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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Of the choices below, the most concrete word or phrase for a common pet would be 

A. dog. B. canine. C. my Labrador retriever. D. a brown dog in my neighborhood.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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