Imagine You Are Trying to Persuade an Audience That Is

question 100

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are trying to persuade an audience that is hostile to your view and suspicious that you are presenting arguments for personal gain.How might you best increase your trustworthiness with the audience?

• A) Provide evidence for both sides of the argument.
• B) Speak slowly and present a few important points for your position.
• C) Speak rapidly and present many points for your position.
• D) Attempt to address the audience on the radio or TV rather than print.

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Definitions:

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Midrange Theory

An approach that integrates empiricism and grand theory.

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Dysfunction

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