Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Which statement best describes what kind of a speaker
the political candidate is?
A mayoral candidate is having an open discussion with
voters about a proposed plan to fund welfare programs
by raising property taxes. The candidate strongly
supports the plan and speaks forcefully about it. She
focuses on the importance of a social safety net by
asking voters to imagine needing the services
themselves. She avoids the topic of the state's budget
concerns and asking voters to hold their questions and
concerns until the very end.
The candidate is an effective speaker because she
shares others' opinions and viewpoints and appeals t
voters' emotions.
The candidate is an effective speaker because she
takes a strong position on the issue.
The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she
does not address her personal opinion on the state's
budget concerns.
The candidate is an ineffective speaker because she
does not support her opinions with facts.