Which of the Following Provides the BEST Opening Line in a Persuasive

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the BEST opening line in a persuasive memo asking the company president to provide extra funds for advertising a new cat food line?

• A)The purpose of this memo is to request that additional moneys be allocated to continue to advertise the new SmartCat product line.
• B)If SmartCat has the chance to build awareness, it will help the company exceed this year's sales goals.
• C)We all can agree that additional advertising funds will help a business grow.
• D)SmartCat can help you exceed this year's sales goals by 10 percent.

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Definitions:

Similarity

The state of being alike or sharing common features, which can influence attraction and group cohesion.

Complementarity

A principle in relationships and systems where different components or participants enhance or complete each other’s qualities or functions.

Reciprocity

A social norm or practice involving mutual exchange of favors or benefits, where actions by one party lead to a response from another.

Principles Of Attraction

Fundamental guidelines or factors that explain how and why individuals are drawn to others, including aspects such as similarity, proximity, and physical attractiveness.