Question

multiple choice question
alexi’s speech is intended to convince his listeners that he should be elected vice president of his class. based on the breakdown of the time devoted to his main points, which of the following would fix the imbalance?

1. i have a wide range of experience in organizations and student government. 20%
2. previous vice presidents have been less involved in actual change. 15%
3. i want to increase the number of student parking spaces and increase funding for campus clubs. 65%

○ decreasing the time spent on point 3 to 50% and increasing the time spent on points 1 and 2 by 25% each.
○ switching the amount of time spent on points 2 and 3.
○ add 15% each to the time on spent on points 1 and 2 and decreasing the time spent on point 3 to 35%.
○ combining points 1 and 2.

Explanation:

Alexi's goal is to convince listeners he should be elected, so he needs to emphasize relevant qualifications and policy goals proportionally. Currently, 65% of his time is on point 3 (parking/clubs), while only 35% is on his experience and critique of predecessors (points 1+2). To fix the imbalance, he should reduce time on the less persuasive policy-focused point and increase time on the points that establish his credibility and fit for the role.

Answer:

Decreasing the time spent on point 3 to 50% and increasing the time spent on points 1 and 2 by 25% each.