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QuizMultiple Choice

Goals of Persuasive Speaking

Question 11 • TX-Communication Applications

In her speech, Lorenda tries to persuade her classmates to give money to The Red Cross. In order to do this, she must ____________________________________.

Answer
A
strengthen their beliefs
B
change their values
C
motivate them to action
D
weaken their attitudes

Explanation

Lorenda’s goal is to get her classmates to donate money, so she needs to persuade them to take a specific action. The best choice is “motivate them to action.” Changing beliefs or values may support persuasion, but those changes alone do not ensure that classmates will donate.

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