Question

How does a story about the changes in technology her grandmother has experienced in the last 50 years fit into Ellen’s speech on new technology?

(A) It is the thesis statement.
(B) It is the purpose statement.
(C) It should be the first main point.
(D) It is supporting material.

Answer 1

Answer: (D) It is supporting material.

Explanation:

Supporting materials are used to illustrate a point made in a speech. There are different types, such as examples, dictionary definitions, statistics, and visual aids. In this case, Ellen´s story about her grandmother could qualify as a narrative, meaning a supporting material that provides a story that both shares information and catches the audience's attention.