In Which of the Following Ways Do Wise Writers and Speakers

question 94

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways do wise writers and speakers NOT use direct quotations?

• A)to repeat identical phrasing of a source because of its precision, clarity, or aptness
• B)to emphasize a point using as many quotations as possible
• C)to duplicate the exact wording of a source before criticizing
• D)to provide objective background data and establish the severity of a problem

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Definitions:

Psychology Of Persuasion

The study of how individuals influence others' beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors through communication and other techniques.

Implicit Theory

Beliefs or assumptions that individuals hold about how certain traits, behaviors, and personality characteristics are interrelated and can change over time.

Primacy Effect

The psychological principle that items or information presented early in a list are remembered better than those presented later.

Unified Impression

An overall perception or interpretation that integrates various aspects into a coherent whole.