According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) . I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister, who was paralyzed in a car accident, received a canine companion named Lucky. Since then I have learned more about the subject by watching Lucky, by talking with my sister, and by reading a number of articles and pamphlets.

- Credibility statement.

Explanation:

As per the question, the given passage exemplifies the 'credibility statement' of a speech introduction as it primarily aims to provide reasons to the audience to trust in the speaker's claim and consider the information provided by him/her as credible.

Such a statement is included right in the introductory part of the speech as it aims to convince the audience straight from the beginning to have reliability on the speaker's claim. Similarly, the speaker includes the description of personal experience regarding 'canine companions' and how it assisted him to 'learn more'. Therefore, this description persuades the audience to believe that the speaker presents 'reliable and trustworthy' information. Thus, the 'credibility statement' is the answer.

type of error:

the error in the sentence is a "dangling modifier". a dangling modifier is a phrase, word or clause that "dangles" because there is not target to modify. in this case, "after mopping the floor" is the dangling modifier since it has no word to modify. the noun "house" cannot mop the floor; therefore there is a mistake in the writing of the sentence.

- "is not only a luminous passive watcher in the night sky, but it is a powerful force.

it does symbolizes love,   lust   and dreaming and is seen as a power symbolic force that determines and affects human behaviors and reactions.

in the context of the question it does remain you that he events are only taking place at night and the reader of the passage of time."