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Persuasion Techniques

Question 5 • TX-Communication Applications

One of the goals of a persuasive speech is to ________________ or ________________ the attitudes, beliefs, or values of your audience.

Answer
A
confirm; deny
B
support; detract from
C
strengthen; weaken
D
ignore; reject

Explanation

A persuasive speech aims to influence how an audience thinks or feels. It may strengthen existing attitudes, beliefs, or values, or weaken them; therefore, the best answer is “strengthen; weaken.”

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