A speaker is addressing a diverse gathering at a graduation ceremony at a public
school in his hometown.
He uses the opportunity of a captive audience to scold the
graduating class and their parents about how several girls in the class had become
mothers out of wedlock and how they must repent of their sins. In terms of his ethical
obligation to his listeners, how would we evaluate the speaker's appeal?
A) It is good—as well as often productive—to offend, especially a captive audience.
B) He recognizes that the truth hurts sometimes but still must be spoken and heard.
C) He is justified; he has employed the means necessary to arouse great passion.
D) Some listeners will likely view his remarks as tasteless and of poor judgment.
D
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