Which one of the following is an example of systematic risk? A. the price of lumber declines sharply B. AA pilots go on strike C. the Federal Reserve increases interest rates D. a hurricane hits a tourist destination in Tampa E. people in SF become diet conscious and avoid fast food store

The correct answer is letter "C": the Federal Reserve increases interest rates.

Explanation:

Systematic risk is the risk that everybody faces when they invest in a market. It's the total, aggregate risk that comes from events like natural disasters, wars wide government policy reforms, and other incidents that cannot be anticipated or prevented.

Thus, governmental actions such as increasing interest rates through the Federal Reserve (Fed) to control inflation levels can be considered as systematic risks.

B) every.

Explanation: Rhythm is a tool often used when given a speech because it helps to emphasize certain ideas or phrases, and also helps to better capture the attention of an audience. One way to help to create rhythm in a speech is by the use of repetition, in the given excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address, we can see the use of the repetition of the word "every" in three ocassions, this helps to create rhythm.