Why Might a Message Need to Be Longer When the Audience

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why might a message need to be longer when the audience is skeptical or hostile?

• A)There will be fewer supporting points to win over the audience
• B)The message can then be focused on conclusions and recommendations
• C)You will have a better opportunity to use a direct format for the message
• D)The audience will not understand the main idea of the message
• E)You will have to build a consensus about the controversial subject

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