Audience adaptation should take place before your speech, rather than trying to adapt on the spot

In his persuasive speech on eliminating the general education requirements at State U., Barry argues,

"I've already taken two of the required fifteen courses, and believe me they were a waste of time. " Barry's use of reasoning from specific instances to a generalization is A) valid because he is using his own experience. B) invalid because he didn't state what classes he took. C) valid because it is something his audience can relate to. D) invalid because the number of specific instances isn't large enough or diverse enough.

Saul would like to buy a new car that is more environmentally friendly, however, his son is joining several soccer teams (he is getting to be a very good player), and his wife would like to return to school and finish up her last few credits. How is Saul trying to prevent dissonance?

A. perceived importance B. dissonance ratio C. rationalize D. schemata