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which of the following is a type of supporting material that can help an audience understand a complex topic through the use of a common idea?
analogy
anecdote
testimonial
scientific evidence
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here are all the tutorials from unit 3. use
unit 3 tutorials
3.1 researching, organizing, and preparing
3.1.1 gathering information
3.1.2 sources of information: the libra
3.1.3 sources of information: the interr
3.1.4 evaluating sources
3.1.5 preparing for and conducting an i
3.2 supporting your ideas
3.2.1 supporting your ideas
3.2.2 using examples
3.2.3 using statistics, analogies, and de
3.2.4 using visuals, testimony, and story
3.3 informative speeches
3.3.1 informative speeches: definition and
3.3.2 informative speeches: subjects, go

Explanation:

An analogy is a type of supporting material that helps an audience understand a complex topic by using a common idea. It draws a comparison between two different things to highlight similarities. An anecdote is a short story, a testimonial is a statement of approval, and scientific evidence is based on scientific research. None of these specifically use a common idea to explain a complex topic like an analogy does.

Answer:

Analogy