The Teach for America Representative Faced the Group of College

question 147

Multiple Choice

The Teach for America representative faced the group of college students and asked,"Do you want to make a difference in this world? Do you want to give back for all the good things you have had happen to you over your lifetime? Do you want to help a child have a chance,a chance like yours? Then,won't you consider giving just nine months of your life to make a difference? Consider joining me and thousands of your peers in leading this country in a new direction by taking part in Teach for America." The representative is using the _______________ influence tactic.

• A)rational persuasion
• B)personal appeal
• C)inspirational appeal
• D)pressure

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