Question

which statement identifies the impact parallelism can have when used in a speech? parallelism keeps the audience members in a highly emotional state so that the speaker can use their emotions against them. parallelism keeps information organized, provides emphasis, and oftentimes adds rhythm. parallelism is used to speak to the audience members with the lowest intelligence and most limited education. parallelism is used when speakers want to sound scholarly and important so that they can build confidence.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect as parallelism is not about manipulating emotions negatively.
• The second option is correct. Parallelism in speech (repeating grammatical structures) organizes info, emphasizes key points, and adds rhythmic flow, making the speech more effective.
• The third option is wrong; parallelism is not for targeting a specific (and derogatory) audience segment.
• The fourth option is incorrect; parallelism is about clarity/effectiveness, not just sounding scholarly for confidence - building.

Answer:

B. Parallelism keeps information organized, provides emphasis, and oftentimes adds rhythm.