Suggesting That Readers Have Made Poor Choices in the Past

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suggesting that readers have made poor choices in the past

• A)is helpful in sales messages,but not other persuasive messages.
• B)is effective in persuasive messages,as long as you are subtle.
• C)works well if you are trying to convince someone to make a large purchase.
• D)can inadvertently insult your audience,reducing the effectiveness of your persuasive message.
• E)makes them more likely to accept your argument,as long as you are blunt and forceful.

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