Whether it is by omission or commission, the most prevalent tactic used to manipulate others is

Which of the following is an effective way to provide closure in the conclusion?

A) Leaving a story from the introduction open-ended B) Answering your opening rhetorical question. C) Introducing a new fact or statistic that is even more startling than the ones you used throughout your speech. D) Reminding the audience that you are credible so they should listen to you

Stephania holds up her thumb and forefinger about an inch apart to show her friend how close she was to winning her race at the track meet. This gesture is an:

  a.  illustrator.   b.  emblem.   c.  adapter.   d.  emotional display.