According to the text, discriminative listening helps us to make distinctions and to differentiate in order to be enlightened, informed or educated

Which of the following resources is NOT generally available to all persuasive speakers?

A) appropriate organizational patterns B) positive ethos C) identification strategies D) sound reasoning E) strengthening commitment

Dr. Adams is about to give a speech discussing the merits of a new inner-ear hearing device. As the host introduces her, he comments on Dr. Adams’ 20 years in the field of audiology, her participation in numerous high-profile research projects, and her latest article in an industry-standard scientific journal. These mentions help establish

A) the long-term job prospects a career in audiology will provide. B) the lack of social interaction in Dr. Adams’ life. C) Dr. Adams as a type-A overachiever. D) Dr. Adams’ credibility for her speech.