Question

Which Is the most appropriate claim for a persuasive speech?

A. Mary Curie was a brilliant scientist characterized by intense curiosity and dogged determination.
B. Mary Curie theory of radioactivity made her the most influential scientist of the century.
C. Marie Curie was a great female scientist.
D. Mary sklodowska was born in Warshaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867.

Answer 1

The answer is B. Keyword being "theory of radioactivity" and "influential scientists of the century." It's a persuasive keyword that will hook the readers. What is theory of radioactivity? How did her theory garner her the title of influential scientist of the century?

Choice A is vague and hardly persuasive. It's only characterizing her traits: curious and determined.