In a speech about valley fever, a potentially deadly disease that has reached serious proportions in several southwestern states
, a speaker said: After being plagued by asthma attacks in Hawaii for six years, Lori Crown hoped to find relief by moving to the dryer climate in Bakersfield, California. A few months after arriving in Bakersfield, Crown was suffering from severe headaches, swollen feet, painful bumps on her hands and legs, and a prolonged fever. The diagnosis—valley fever. To combat the disease, Crown has to take fluconazole, an antifungal drug that costs $685 for a one-month supply of pills. Although the drug helps, Crown still gets painful headaches, frequent fevers, and debilitating fatigue. "It's so frustrating," Crown says. "One day I'll feel fine, then I'll be in bed for the next three." Most days she wishes she had stayed in Hawaii. According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in this statement? scientific example extended example hypothetical example illustrative example expert example
The supporting material used is an extended example. An extended example uses a narrative or anecdote to tell a story to better illustrate the point the speaker is trying to make. In this support, the speaker is telling a story about Lori Crown and her experience with valley fever. The purpose of this extended example is to show how harmful valley fever can be as well as demonstrate it's prevalence in southwestern states. Not only does this story show the ill effects of valley fever, it also demonstrates how costly it is to fight it.
