Accomplished speakers consider "the very life of the speech." a. statistics b. causal reasoning c. testimony d. examples e. emotional appeals

I believe the answer is: D. Examples

Accomplished speakers refers to the speakers who had a certain amount of proof that they have been following the things that they've told the audience in their speech and achieve some success with it.
Examples of an accomplished speakers would be a CEO from innovative companies who are giving speech on how to manage your time more efficiently.

Apolitical machine ~ apex 

1.  go out into nature and commune with the divine2.  experience real solitude to truly perceive nature3.  realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it4.  think of nature as a symbol of the divine