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Goals of Persuasive Speaking

Question 2 • TX-Communication Applications

Persuading a peace activist to support a war involves is an example of the most challenging goal of persuasive speaking because it requires:

Answer
A
changing values
B
motivating to action
C
weakening likes
D
strengthening beliefs

Explanation

A peace activist’s opposition to war is likely rooted in a deeply held value. Persuading them to support a war would therefore require changing that value, which is more challenging than simply encouraging someone to act on a belief they already hold. The best answer is “changing values.”

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