Reilly Has Accidentally Enrolled in a Class That Starts Shortly

question 38

Multiple Choice

Reilly has accidentally enrolled in a class that starts shortly after his other class,which is on the opposite side of the campus,ends.To save face,Reilly decides to email his professor to apologize in advance for being late to each session.Which type of facework does this best exemplify?

• A)positive facework
• B)preventative facework
• C)corrective facework
• D)protective facework

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or aspects unrelated to the argument or content, such as the speaker's attractiveness or charisma.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply engaging someone with a logical argument that leads to a change in beliefs or attitudes.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues, such as attractiveness or celebrity endorsement, rather than logical argumentation.

Central Route Persuasion

An approach to persuasion where the message's content is analyzed in depth, emphasizing the importance of logical reasoning and evidence.