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Types of Supporting Materials

Question 1 • Speech I - B

Which scenario is not a good example of using supporting materials?

Answer
A
Darek quotes the American Public Health Association about the negative affects of smoking on physical health.
B
Janna displays a PowerPoint slide that shows the chances the average individual has of dying from a car accident, a plane crash, a lightning strike, and a smoking-related illness.
C
Mark explains that none of his friends have ever met anyone that has died from a smoking-related illness.
D
Pam shares a story about her best friend, whose mother recently passed away from a smoking-related illness.

Explanation

Supporting materials should provide relevant evidence or examples for a speaker’s point. Mark’s statement that none of his friends have known someone who died from a smoking-related illness is only an informal observation and does not offer reliable support. The other scenarios use a public health source, statistical information, or a personal story. The scenario that is not a good example is Mark’s statement.

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