Question

All of the following are examples of effective persuasive speech topics for a group of pregnant women and new mothers except:
a.
child rearing techniques in the 21st century
b.
the benefits of breastfeeding over formula feeding
c.
how to prevent crib death
d.
Both a. and c. above.

Answer 1

d. Both a. and c. above.

Explanation: b (benefits of breastfeeding over formula) is inherently persuasive (argues for a choice). a (child-rearing techniques in the 21st century) and c (how to prevent crib death) are primarily informative/instructional topics rather than persuasive ones.