supporting materials

Question 1

Supporting materials

Answer 1

The material used to support a speaker’s idea. The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples, statistics, and testimony.

Question 2

Examples

Answer 2

A specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, condition, experience, or the like.

Question 3

Brief example

Answer 3

A specific example case referred to in passing to illustrate a point

Question 4

Extended example

Answer 4

A story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate.

Question 5

hypothetical example

Answer 5

An example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.

Question 6

Statistics

Answer 6

Numerical data

Question 7

Testimony

Answer 7

Quotation or paraphrases used to support a point.

Question 8

Expert testimony

Answer 8

Testimony from people who are recognized experts in the field

Question 9

Peer testimony

Answer 9

Testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic