A lecture by a powerful but controversial political blogger appeals to fear and paranoia to promote his views. Listeners should remember that these types of emotional appeals
A) represent what the speaker truly believes.
B) make the speaker seem credible.
C) can relate to either high or low motives.
D) constitute proof.

Question

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Emotional appeals can tap into either high motives, such as a desire for justice or protection, or low motives, such as fear and paranoia. While the speaker may believe in their message, that does not necessarily mean that it is true or supported by evidence. The use of emotional appeals does not constitute proof and should not be the sole basis for accepting the speaker's views as credible.

A Lecture by a Powerful but Controversial Political Blogger Appeals