Imagine That You Are Writing a "Persuasive Speech" for Your

question 200

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are writing a "persuasive speech" for your public speaking course. Currently you have two strong and three weak arguments to support your position. Which of the following changes to your speech would be MOST likely to hurt the overall effect of your speech?

• A) removing one of the weak arguments
• B) removing two of the weak arguments
• C) adding another weak argument
• D) adding another strong argument

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Definitions:

Maximizing Losses

Contrary to economic rationality, refers to theoretical actions or strategies that would lead to the greatest possible financial losses.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as more investment is made in a particular resource, the marginal gain in output will eventually decrease.

Fixed Factor

Inputs in production that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short term, such as buildings and land.

Marginal Cost

The cost associated with producing an additional unit of output, significant in decision-making processes related to production levels.