In her persuasive speech,Martha spoke about the possibility of nuclear weapons being used against the United States by Iraq,Iran,and North Korea if the government refused to take action.So she challenged the audience to monitor Senate hearings and get involved by writing or emailing their legislators.What form of motivation did Martha successfully employ in her speech?
A)positive motivation,based on a patriotism appeal
B)an appeal to basic self-esteem and self-actualization needs
C)cognitive dissonance
D)negative motivation,based on a fear appeal

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Martha successfully employed negative motivation, based on a fear appeal, by warning the audience about the possibility of nuclear weapons being used against the United States by Iraq, Iran, and North Korea. She challenged the audience to take action by monitoring Senate hearings and contacting their legislators, as a way to prevent this fear from becoming a reality.

In Her Persuasive Speech,Martha Spoke About the Possibility of Nuclear