A speaker who attempts to gain power or control over others by using impassioned emotional pleas and appealing to listeners' prejudices is known as a
A)demagogue.
B)gerrymander.
C)straw man.
D)propagandist.

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The term "demagogue" refers to a speaker who seeks to gain power over others by appealing to their emotions and prejudices, rather than through logical argumentation or factual evidence. A demagogue may use rhetoric and language to manipulate their audience into believing and supporting their agenda, often relying on fear-mongering and scapegoating tactics.

A Speaker Who Attempts to Gain Power or Control Over