You Include This Sentence in an Indirect Persuasive Request Message

question 20

Multiple Choice

You include this sentence in an indirect persuasive request message: I have followed your career closely and know that your many successes make you the ideal person to speak to our sales staff about strategies for succeeding in difficult economic times.
Which part of the writing plan for a persuasive request does this sentence relate to most directly?

• A)gaining attention
• B)building interest
• C)reducing resistance
• D)motivating action

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