Penelope is an audience member in an introductory public speaking class.One of her peers is delivering a speech on why fireworks should be banned.The arguments her peer is making sound good,but when Penelope analyzes what is actually being argued,the arguments start falling apart immediately.What type of elaboration has occurred in this scenario?
A)alternative
B)central
C)decentralized
D)peripheral
E)outer

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Central elaboration involves critically analyzing the content of the message, which is what Penelope is doing when she finds the arguments fall apart upon closer examination.

Penelope Is an Audience Member in an Introductory Public Speaking