This is a persuasion. Where he says "To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information—from high-speed rail to high-speed Internet." he is stating the problem. Also where he says "I'm proposing that we redouble those efforts." he is prompting a solution to the problem. Overall he is stating the problem , giving the process and asking for you to help with the solution.
Answer:
- Signal listening.
Explanation:
As per the question, all the given options exemplify ineffective listening styles except for the 'signal listening' as it employs verbal signals to convey a particular idea or message to the readers effectively that the author repeatedly mentions in the text. These signals assist the readers to listen attentively/actively and understand the intended idea productively that would aid to elicit desired response/outcome from them. This listening style is most effectively employed by the author in the text. Thus, <u>'signal listening'</u> is the answer.
