Question

1. a political candidate is giving a speech to local citizens. he is discussing the need for clean water for all residents. in his speech, he gives examples of young children who have gotten sick from drinking contaminated water. what type of persuasive technique is he using?

○ rebuttal
○ logical
○ ethical
○ emotional

Explanation:

The candidate uses examples of sick children from contaminated water to evoke emotions (concern, empathy) in the audience, aiming to persuade them about clean water. This is an emotional persuasive technique, as it targets feelings rather than logic (presenting facts/reasoning), rebuttal (arguing against an opposing view), or ethical (relating to moral principles, not the case here).

Answer:

emotional