The Purpose of the Interest Section of a Persuasive Message

question 79

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the interest section of a persuasive message is to

• A)capture attention.
• B)show that your product is well-suited to your audience.
• C)increase the audience's desire to take the action recommended in the message.
• D)get the reader to act immediately.
• E)indicate areas of faulty logic by the audience.

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Definitions:

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her theory of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Five Stages

refers to a model often used to describe the progression through stages of grief and loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Risky Behaviour

Actions that expose individuals to harm or substantial risk of negative consequences.