Compare and contrast the purposes of reasoning, or logos, in persuasive speeches If a speech lacks evidence or reasoning, the speech is lacking in __________.

A. ethos
B. logos
C. pathos
D. appeal to authority


Answer: B

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Cho just started a job in Human Resources and must present information to her new coworkers about retirement plans. Her listeners, who don't know much about her or about the

various plans, are looking for helpful facts. Cho's audience is A. friendly. B. neutral. C. uninterested. D. hostile.

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A relay question, according to Adler and Elmhorst (1996):

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