Asked by Shahd Ajlani on Jul 16, 2024
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Which of the following allows the writer to borrow from something familiar to explain something unfamiliar?
A) Attention getting devices
B) Analogy
C) Circular reasoning
D) Cause and effect
E) Reinforcement
Analogy
A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Familiar
Well known from long or close association, easily recognized or understood based on prior experience.
Unfamiliar
Not known or recognized, often referring to concepts, words, or environments that are not understood due to a lack of experience.
- Distinguish key strategies for developing impactful persuasive communications.
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Kayla MontoyaJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
B)With analogy, you reason from specific evidence to specific evidence, in effect "borrowing" from something familiar to explain something unfamiliar. For instance, to convince management to add chat room capability to the company's groupware system, you could explain that it is like a neighborhood community center, only online.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish key strategies for developing impactful persuasive communications.