In his speech, Howie stated:
"If your tooth hurts, what do you do? You go to a
dentist. He can help you. If your belly aches, what do you do? You got to a doctor. He
can help you. If you arrive home and find your door ajar, what do you do? You call a
policeman. He can help you. Similarly, when you need advice on your investments you
call a financial advisor. He can help you." In response, many audience members found
the remarks insulting. What did they find disconcerting about these remarks?
A) The speaker's use of parallelism was too obvious, making him seem insincere.
B) The sensory appeals were too rich and, as a result, quite unnerving.
C) The speaker has employed gendered, as opposed to gender-inclusive, language.
D) The speaker's use of such simple sentences and words lacks proper sophistication.
C
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