Tom?s persuasive presentation advocated increasing penalties for juvenile offenders
In his
conclusion, Tom?s call to action for his audience was, ?If you think we should have stiffer
penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman.? Which guideline does this
disregard?
A) The language is too dramatic and is likely to incite a negative emotional response in
listeners.
B) Using the term ?congressman? as a generic for all persons in congress is a biased, sexist
practice.
C) The language isn?t vivid enough to arouse the attention of an audience, nor to move them
to action.
D) The language isn?t vivid, nor is it simple enough for an audience to understand.
B
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a. true b. false