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“She is as tough as steel,” is an example of which linguistic device?

What of the following is an example of the type of language you should NOT use in your speech?

What of the following is an example of the type of language you should NOT use in your speech?

Charles Dickens’ opening to A Tale of Two Cities reads, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishnesss ….” Which language structure is Dickens using?

What is the level of credibility that you have when you research your speech conclusion that is the sum of your initial credibility and derived credibility?

Cassie is giving a speech about the rising cost of higher education. In her first main point, she talks about how high the cost of a college education has become and explains why this has made college unattainable for many students.  In her second main point, she talks about the reasons that college has become so expensive.  In her third main point, she provides recommendations for reducing the cost of a college education and making it accessible for all students.  Which pattern of organization is Cassie using?

Which kind of persuasive speech is concerned with whether an action should or should not be taken?

Nadia is giving a speech comparing public, universal health care plans to private insurance-based health care plans and is arguing that the United States should adopt a universal health care plan. In each main point, she compares countries with universal health care to those with private health care to show why she believes universal health care is better.  First, she considers average lifespan.  Second, she examines the cancer survival rates.  Finally, she compares the rates of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses.  Which pattern of organization is Nadia using?

What kind of credibility do you have with the audience before you begin your speech that is based on your experience and the audience’s prior knowledge about you?

Charles Dickens’ opening to A Tale of Two Cities reads, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishnesss ….” Which language structure is Dickens using?