The Following Is an Example of a Valence Issue

question 87

Multiple Choice

The following is an example of a valence issue.

• A)Richard Nixon being more supportive of anticrime measures than his rival
• B)Jimmy Carter appearing to favor honesty in government more than his opponent
• C)Ronald Reagan being more closely identified with a strong economy than his opponent
• D)George H.W.Bush being more closely linked to patriotism than his opponent
• E)All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Supporting Points

Additional information or arguments provided to reinforce the main idea or thesis of a communication.

Indirect Approach

A method of communication or argumentation that is not straightforward, often used to soften the delivery of a message.

Skeptical Audience

A group of people who may doubt or question the validity of the information presented to them.

Euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.