As he began his speech, Jeremiah said, "It is possible that our country will experience another recession in ten years." This tells the audience that Jeremiah is using a(n) _____.
A) metaphor
B) analogy
C) hypothetical illustration
D) operational definition

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Jeremiah's statement about a possible recession is a hypothetical illustration, as he is presenting a potential scenario that may occur in the future. He is not comparing anything to something else (metaphor), making a comparison between two different things (analogy), or providing a clear definition (operational definition).

As He Began His Speech, Jeremiah Said, "It Is Possible