Question

Which are effective elements of an opening statement about the increasing costs of higher education? Select THREE answers.

use of rhetorical techniques
use of charts and graphs
use of appropriate style
use of persuasive language
use of a plan of action
use of statistical evidence

Answer 1

- use of rhetorical techniques
- use of appropriate style
- use of statistical evidence

Rationale: rhetorical techniques (hooks, questions, anecdotes) engage listeners; appropriate style matches audience and purpose; and statistical evidence establishes credibility and supports the claim early on.