Persuasion Techniques Answers

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A
Audiences listen for information that contradicts their beliefs and values.
B
Audiences intentionally ignore information that supports their beliefs and values.
C
Audiences listen for information that supports their beliefs and values.
D
Audiences are easily persuaded to believe new information.
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________________ appeal to the audience’s ability to reason and draw conclusions.

A
Emotional appeals
B
Selective appeals
C
Logical appeals
D
Credibility appeals
4

_____________ appeal to the audience's needs, desires and wants.

A
Logical appeals
B
Emotional appeals
C
Credibility appeals
D
Selective appeals
5

You can __________________ by pointing out shared experiences, values or beliefs.

A
bore the audience
B
identify with your audience
C
entertain the audience
D
ask for large changes
6

When pointing out specific instances you should also ________________.

A
identify significant exceptions
B
identify the important people
C
avoid discussing the number of specific instances
D
appeal to the audience’s emotions
9

When working to persuade an audience it is important to _____________.

A
ask for limited amounts of change
B
never ask for change
C
ask for large changes immediately
D
hint at desired changes
10

Safety and self-actualization are examples of __________.

A
credibility appeals
B
emotional appeals
C
selective appeals
D
logical appeals
11

A good persuasive speaker anticipates ____________.

A
hostility
B
feedback
C
selective exposure
D
questions

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