1 Pretest: Unit 2
I'm a bank manager and parent of two high school
students, so I know just how important financial literacy is
for teenagers. College students today are graduating with
an average student debt of $24,800, yet only 1 in 5 high
schools nationwide are providing any type of financial
education. It's time for Springville High to start offering its
students financial education that is personal, practical, and
principled.
Which is the most effective characteristic of this argument?
A. The use of expert opinion to give the paragraph some additional
authority
B. The use of repeating sounds to make the final point more
memorable
C. The use of emotion to evoke sympathy from listeners about
students
D. The use of stories to help listeners understand his or her overall
point