Question

Read this excerpt from Ray Bradbury’s commencement speech.

And then you gather around you the people who do believe in you—your parents and a few friends, if you're lucky. We don't have many friends in this world; but the few that do believe in you—and then you move on into the future. I try to do that.

What element of persuasion does Bradbury use in this excerpt?

a connection with the audience
researched facts that prove a point
a statement of purpose
examples to support an argument

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) A connection with the audience.

Since trying to have a successful argument, you will want family and friends to support you and that element is called a connection with the audience. 


Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I'd say the answer is A. connection with the audience since the word "you're" is being used a lot and that word and others is pointing to the audience.