A Speaker Who Is Trying to Persuade an Audience Is

question 152

Multiple Choice

A speaker who is trying to persuade an audience is good-looking, talks in a clear and friendly manner, and lists a large number of points. However, the speaker's logic is weak and many of the points are irrelevant. Under what circumstances, if any, is the speaker likely to persuade a large segment of the audience

• A) under almost any and all circumstances
• B) only if the issue is one of heated controversy with this audience
• C) only if the issue under consideration is of low importance to the audience
• D) under no circumstances

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