A Persuasive Message Selling an Idea Will Be More Effective

question 46

Multiple Choice

A persuasive message selling an idea will be more effective if you

• A) show how the reader will benefit, directly or indirectly, from doing what you suggest.
• B) provide extensive background information without including specifics.
• C) reinforce background facts and figures in the first and last paragraphs.
• D) focus on the proposal you're promoting, not on the reader.
• E) ignore or downplay any reader objections when making your case.

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Definitions:

Regulated

Controlled or governed by rules, laws, or standards set by authoritative bodies to ensure compliance and protection of public interests.

Budget

An estimation of income and expenditure for a set period of time, often used for planning and controlling financial resources.

Recruitment Method

Strategies or techniques used by organizations to find and attract candidates for employment.

ESDC

Employment and Social Development Canada, a department of the Canadian government responsible for programs related to employment, labour, and social development.