Which persuasive speech pattern is used if a speaker attempts to persuade you to support a gun control bill because guns are used in a high percentage of crimes, because gun control will lower the use of guns, and because this bill on gun control is better than previous bills?
A) motivated sequence
B) problem-solution
C) comparative advantages
D) criteria satisfaction

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The speech pattern being used is problem-solution, as the speaker is presenting a problem (guns being used in crimes) and a solution (supporting the gun control bill). The speaker also mentions that this bill is better than previous bills, which adds a comparative element to the speech. However, the main framework of the speech is problem-solution.

Which Persuasive Speech Pattern Is Used If a Speaker Attempts