Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

A. a U.S. President praising World War II veterans
B. a developer urging the city council to build a new convention center
C. a judge explaining the rules of evidence during a criminal trail
D. a history professor lecturing on the rise of industrialism
E. a geneticist reporting her research to a professional meeting

Answer: B

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