In paragraph 1, how does Oppenheimer structure the opening of his speech to
advance his
argument?
A.) He praises the accomplishments of the members of the audience in order to deflect their potential dismissal of the subject of the speech.
B.) He positions himself as a colleague of the members of the audience in order
to increase a feeling of fellowship and community.
C.) He criticizes some unpopular authority figures in order to gain the sympathy
of the members of the audience.
D.) He sets forth his credentials as an expert on the subject of his speech in
order to gain the respect of the members of the audience.