Question

A man who lost his arms in a terrorist attack gives an impassioned plea for tougher anti-terrorism laws. Those listening to this speech should wonder A) if the speaker is repressing emotion. B) if the speaker lost any jobs as a result of the attack. C) if the speaker can think objectively about the issue. D) if the speaker's injuries might be even worse than he is letting on.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C) if the speaker can think objectively about the issue.

Explanation:

A man who was injured in a terrorist attack is unlikely to be able to be objective about politics and terrorism. He probably feels a strong personal connection with the subject. Moreover, he is likely to think about terrorism in a personal way, and not in a way that addresses the needs of all people. Therefore, the audience should be aware of this fact so that they can more easily spot prejudice or bias in his speech.