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AssignmentMultiple Select

Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Question 1 • CISD TX- Eng II B CR Nov 2026

What techniques can a speaker use to persuade an audience? Check all that apply.appealing to an audience’s emotionsexplaining data and statisticssharing a personal experiencegiving proof of his or her credibilitytelling a relevant story

Answer
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appealing to an audience’s emotions
B
explaining data and statistics
C
sharing a personal experience
D
giving proof of his or her credibility
E
telling a relevant story

Explanation

A speaker can persuade through emotion (pathos), evidence and reasoning such as data and statistics (logos), and credibility (ethos). Personal experiences and relevant stories can also help an audience connect with the speaker and understand the message, so all five techniques apply.

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