Which of the Following Statements About Primary and Secondary Audiences

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary audiences is not correct?

• A) The cooperation of the primary audience is needed to achieve the objectives of your message.
• B) The secondary audience approves or rejects the request presented in your message.
• C) The primary audience is often the highest-ranking person who receives your message.
• D) Not all of your messages will have both primary and secondary audiences.
• E) You can try to satisfy the needs of the secondary audience after you satisfy the needs of the primary audience.

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Definitions:

Culture

Culture encompasses the beliefs, norms, values, and practices shared by a group of people, shaping their behavior and perceptions.

Ethos

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations; in rhetoric, the ethical appeal or credibility of the speaker.

Aesthetic Principles

The standards that guide judgments about what is considered beautiful, pleasing, or artful.

Crescive Norms

Unwritten, societal rules that are discovered through interaction rather than being formally taught.