Question

In his speech about natural disasters, Paul included the following statement:Floods are psychologically as well as physically devastating. As one local flood victim told me, "It is a helpless feeling to see the water continue to rise—to see it wash away your home, to see it wash away your life. I just feel like giving up." According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material did Paul use?

A, emotional testimony
B, extended testimony
C, authoritative testimony
D, subjective testimony
E, peer testimony

Answer 1

Answer: E. Peer testimony.

Explanation:

Those who provide testimony are selected by their experience or knowledge about a distinct topic. Expert testimony is provided by a specialist with proper training experience in the matter at hand, whereas peer testimony comes from someone without any required expertise who is personally connected to the subject at hand. Although likely to be challenged, peer testimony can be very persuasive.