When Attempting to Persuade an Audience That Is Unreceptive,you Should

question 25

Multiple Choice

When attempting to persuade an audience that is unreceptive,you should

• A)announce immediately that you plan to change their minds.
• B)begin your speech by noting areas of disagreement before you discuss areas of agreement.
• C)consider making advocacy rather than understanding your goal.
• D)acknowledge the opposing points of view that members of your audience may hold.

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the Adam's apple, which protects the vocal cords.

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-like structure located at the top of the trachea below the thyroid cartilage, providing support and structure to the airway.

Arytenoid Cartilage

A pair of small three-sided pyramids found in the larynx that play a key role in vocal cord movement and voice production.