Question

Janet saw on the news that a family of seven perished in a house fire—it was also revealed that the house did not have smoke detectors. As a result, she developed a persuasive speech stating that such tragedy can be avoided with the simple installation of a smoke detector in everyone's house. Janet was using which kind of proposition as her central idea?

Answer 1

Proposition of Fact

Explanation:

A Proposition of Fact speech of proposition argues persuasively regarding a contentious topic in social and public concern.

Saying whether or not anything is true or false. Verifiable at most times and often takes a more critical approach. Draws on inferences of logic.