The speaker addresses his audience as 'My Good Friends.' What kind of credibility does this salutation give to the speaker?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The salutation 'My Good Friends' used by Charles Dickens in his speech to the working men and their families in Birmingham shows that he is addressing them as an entertainer, aiming to connect with them before delivering a serious message. This friendly language establishes a personal connection with the audience, setting a tone of camaraderie and warmth. The salutation is not meant to bridge a gap between an employer and employees (Choice A), create irony (Choice C), or grab attention like a politician (Choice D). Instead, it is a genuine and warm address to engage the audience before conveying his earnest hope about the Institute's principles.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In this question, the correct answer is A) One. To determine this, we need to carefully analyze the data provided in the table. The table depicts the number of Heather Gray T-shirts ordered by size and month. In January, only one Heather Gray T-shirt was ordered in a size small. Option B) Two is incorrect because the table clearly shows only one Heather Gray T-shirt ordered in a size small in January. Option C) Three and D) Four are also incorrect as they do not align with the data provided in the table. Educationally, this question assesses the test taker's ability to interpret and extract information from tabular data. It evaluates their attention to detail and accuracy in reading and analyzing data presented in a structured format. Understanding how to navigate and extract information from tables is a crucial skill in various academic and professional settings, making this question relevant for students preparing for exams like the TEAS.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The corrected question asks how many more shirts were ordered in size medium than in size small in January. The table shows that two more shirts were ordered in size medium than in size small. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Two.' Choice A, 'One,' is incorrect as the comparison is between medium and small, not medium and large. Choices C and D, 'Three' and 'Four,' are incorrect as the actual difference is two as per the data provided in the table.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Pathos.' Pathos refers to the emotional appeal in writing that aims to engage and connect with the audience's emotions. In the provided extract, Charles Dickens appeals to the emotions of the working men and their families, expressing his earnest hope for their involvement in the Mechanic's Institution. Ethos (choice A) relates to ethical appeal, establishing credibility. Logos (choice B) refers to logical appeal, using reason and evidence. Kairos (choice D) pertains to the timeliness or relevance of an argument, considering the opportune moment for persuasion. In this context, Dickens employs pathos to emotionally connect with the audience and convey his message effectively.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: First-hand accounts, like the speech by Charles Dickens, are considered primary sources as they provide direct evidence or original data from the event or time period. Primary sources offer firsthand information, such as diaries, speeches, letters, autobiographies, or original research reports. Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources, making them one step removed from the original event or period. Direct and indirect sources are not commonly used terms in the context of primary and secondary sources.