Shelley, a teacher at St. James High School, has to assess her students and talk to their parents at the PTA meeting next week. She decides to talk to the parents by first addressing the areas where the students are weak and then tell them how it might affect their future. Which method has Shelley adopted to prepare her speech?

a. General to specific
b. Cause and effect
c. Specific to general
d. Problem-solution


Answer: b. Cause and effect

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