The Source of a Message Influences Its Effectiveness

question 18

Multiple Choice

The source of a message influences its effectiveness.To increase the effectiveness of a message,the communicator should be attractive and ________.

• A)intelligent
• B)credible
• C)short
• D)distracting
• E)ambiguous

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Definitions:

Argument By Anecdote

A form of argument where general conclusions are drawn from personal stories and individual cases, rather than from systematic analysis or statistics.

Empirical Evidence

Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used as a basis for knowledge.

Critical Thinkers

Individuals who actively and skillfully analyze, assess, and reconstruct their thinking, thereby enhancing the quality of their thoughts and decisions.

Reasonable Explanations

Logical or rational interpretations or accounts for phenomena, actions, or events based on evidence and reasoning.