In Persuasive Messages,suggesting That the Action You Want Readers to Take

question 44

Multiple Choice

In persuasive messages,suggesting that the action you want readers to take is easy

• A) makes them suspect that you are hiding something.
• B) encourages them to do what you have asked.
• C) is insulting, since everyone will know it is not.
• D) leads them to question the significance of your argument.
• E) works only when you use a tone that is obviously sarcastic.

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