Question

im a bank manager and parent of two high school students, so i know just how important financial literacy is for teenagers. college students today are graduating with an average student debt of $24,800, yet only 1 in 5 high schools nationwide are providing any type of financial education. its time for springville high to start offering its students financial education that is personal, practical, and principled. which is the most effective characteristic of this argument? a. the use of emotion to evoke sympathy from listeners about students b. the use of expert opinion to give the paragraph some additional authority c. the use of repeating sounds to make the final point more memorable d. the use of stories to help listeners understand his or her overall point

Explanation:

The speaker identifies as a bank manager (a financial expert) and parent of high schoolers, using this dual role to add credibility to their argument for financial education. They also include a statistical figure about student debt and financial education access, but the core authoritative element is their professional and personal relevant expertise. Option A is incorrect as the argument relies on authority/data, not emotional appeals. Option C is wrong because there is no use of repeating sounds (like alliteration). Option D is incorrect as no personal stories are shared, only credentials and statistics.

Answer:

B. The use of expert opinion to give the paragraph some additional authority