Instructions: Each of the Following Sentences States What You Are

question 254

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Each of the following sentences states what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince this person that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the letter of the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to persuade parents to enroll their children in piano lessons, you could say that

• A) learning to play a musical instrument improves mathematical reasoning.
• B) people who play piano are more talented than anyone else.
• C) kids who play instruments tend to get higher SAT scores.
• D) music training boosts many children s self-esteem by helping them discover hidden talents.

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Definitions:

Medium Of Transmission

The channel or method through which information is conveyed from sender to receiver.

Persuasive Request

A communication attempt that aims to convince or influence the recipient to undertake a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint.

Positive Request

A form of communication that focuses on a positive or constructive outcome or action, often used to encourage or motivate.

Intangible Rewards

Benefits or compensations that cannot be physically touched but are valued by individuals, such as recognition.