In the Body of a Persuasive Request, You Can Reduce

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the body of a persuasive request, you can reduce resistance by

• A)focusing exclusively on benefits to the writer of the request.
• B)shifting reader attention through praise and compliments.
• C)avoiding any potential reasons for resistance.
• D)anticipating objections and offering counterarguments.

Understand the considerations and process involved in the decision to become a whistleblower.

Analyze how internal values conflicts and conflicts with others can impact personal and organizational performance.

Apply ethical guidelines to assist in making ethical decisions in the workplace.

Recognize how generational influences shape individual values.

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Definitions:

Pequot War

An armed conflict in 1637 that led to the destruction of one of New England’s most powerful Indian groups.

Pequot Tribe

A Native American people of Connecticut, who were involved in the Pequot War with settlers in the 17th century, leading to their near destruction.

Colonists' Victory

Refers to the successful outcomes achieved by colonial inhabitants, especially in the context of wars or conflicts against colonial powers for independence or self-governance.

Half-Way Covenant

A form of partial church membership created by New England Puritans in 1662, allowing for the baptism and a form of limited membership for individuals not yet converted.