Cause and Effect

question 16

Multiple Choice

Cause and effect

• A)are not the same,and confusing the two in persuasive messages can lead to faulty logic.
• B)are essentially the same.
• C)should not be addressed in persuasive business messages.
• D)are so complex that only professional writers should attempt to address them.
• E)make it difficult for audiences to assess the quality of a persuasive message.

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Definitions:

Own Business

The act of focusing on one’s own tasks or affairs, not involving oneself in the matters of others.

Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.

Daydreaming

The act of allowing one's thoughts to wander to unrelated and often fanciful themes or scenarios, not focused on the present task.

Flunking

Failing to achieve a passing grade or level in an academic setting or test.