If You Are Trying to Persuade Others to Your Point

question 170

Multiple Choice

If you are trying to persuade others to your point of view on AIDS research, you would be wise to

• A)give a one-sided, fear-invoking argument.
• B)stress only the personal threat of getting AIDS.
• C)give a two-sided argument, arouse fear, and offer a solution.
• D)emphasize arguments directed at the opposing view.

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