Why is it important for a writer to include evidence for a claim made in a speech?

a.
it gives the speech credibility.
b.
it makes the speech relatable to the audience.
c.
it contains the basic message of the speech.
d.
it grabs the audience’s attention.
e.
it makes a speech more interesting.

What would be an example of foreshadowing in a story about a magician who ends up going bad from too much power? a. the author shows the magician preparing his tricks before a show. b. the narrator describes the magician's rise in popularity at the beginning of the story. c. the reader is first introduced to the magician having fun scaring audiences with his tricks. d. the story begins on a cold autumn day in the suburbs of a big city

What happens in puerto rico in 2012 to celebrate the anniversary of clemente’s 3000th hit?

Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?