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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Cumulative exam

Question 1 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

An effective persuasive speech will _____________ and ______________.

Answer
A
anticipate selective exposure; appeal to the audience
B
anticipate selective exposure; reveal bias
C
reveal bias; appeal to the audience
D
appeal to the audience; ask for large changes

Explanation

An effective persuasive speaker considers selective exposure: listeners are more likely to pay attention to messages that fit their existing views. The speaker should anticipate this and appeal to the audience’s interests and values. So the correct choice is “anticipate selective exposure; appeal to the audience.”

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