Question

In a speech about the pros and cons of building a fence around the neighborhood park, which reasons most effectively express the speaker's viewpoint?
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Effective Ineffective

Answer 1

Answer:

Effective:

• A fence will increase the safety of our children.

• Building a fence will protect the park property and equipment.  

• The cost can be offset of fundraisers such as bake sales and car washes.

Ineffective:

• Many neighborhoods nearby have a fence.  

• The fence will be several feet long.

• The fence may be expensive to install.

Explanation:

It is important that the speaker includes strong arguments for building a park fence. In this light, he argues that the fence makes the children more safe, which is probably the greatest advantage of it. By stating the advantages of building a park fence, the speaker draws the attention of the audience. If he focused mainly on the disadvantages, the speech would not be effective.