Choose a political speech, news commentary, or public service announcement. Answer the critical listening questions below in an essay of at least 150 words in the box provided.

1. Do I know the statement is based on fact?
2. Is fact colored or affected by emotion?
3. Do I want to believe this simply because it was stated by someone I like or admire?
4.
Does this statement agree with the ideals and standards I hold?

Provide evidence for your findings from the presentation you listened to.