Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Peripheral

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of peripheral route persuasion?

• A) anti-smoking advertisements that rely on celebrity spokespeople advocating for reduction in cigarette use
• B) anti-smoking advertisements that use charts and graphs to show how many people die from smoking-related causes each year
• C) encouraging your parents to quit smoking by switching to chewing tobacco, then convincing them to chew less tobacco each week
• D) supporting your sister who has decided to go cold turkey in order to quit smoking

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.

Figure

An object's shape, outline, or representation in art or mathematics, or a notable person in a particular field.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a logical structure that uses three parts.

Middle Term

In a categorical syllogism, the term that appears in both premises and links together the major and minor terms.