In an introduction to a persuasive speech, Fran said: "There was a time when I thought I would never have a job, a decent life, a boyfriend, or any pleasure in life. But, after working as an internatChannel 3, I know what I really want to do with my life and that gives me great satisfaction. I encourage you all to experience an internship, so that you, too, can discover that there is something in life that inspires passion in you... that you're willing to work for...to work hard for...to be successful...to be happy." What type of message did this speaker effectively use in this introduction?
A) an appeal to reasoning
B) an appeal to a common myth
C) an appeal to credibility
D) an appeal to emotion

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The speaker effectively used an appeal to emotion by sharing a personal story of struggle and then revealing how an internship helped them find purpose and satisfaction in life. This type of message is designed to evoke an emotional response from the audience and persuade them to take action.

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