Read the following argument made by a speaker at a parent-teacher conference:I'm a bank manager and parent of two high school st
udents, so I know just how important financial literacy is for teenagers. College students today are graduating with an average student debt of $24,800, yet only 1 in 5 high schools nationwide are providing any type of financial education. It's time for Springville High to start offering its students financial education that is personal, practical, and principled.Which is the most effective characteristic of this argument? A.The use of repeating sounds to make the final point more memorable B.The use of stories to help listeners understand his or her overall point C.The use of emotion to evoke sympathy from listeners about students D.The use of expert opinion to give the paragraph some additional authority
Explanation: "I'm a bank manager and parent of two high school students, so I know just how important financial literacy is for teenagers.". The speaker is connecting with the audience. Assuming that the audience are a group of parents, the speaker is sympathizing with the audience, evoking sympathy from the listeners about students.
