Persuasion Techniques Answers

When working to persuade an audience it is important to _____________.

Which of the following statements is correct?

“My background has given me the knowledge and experience to understand this complex issue.” This statement is an example of _____________.

A good persuasive speaker anticipates ____________.

Identifying cause and effect is one way to present a ____________ appeal.

________________ appeal to the audience’s ability to reason and draw conclusions.

You can __________________ by pointing out shared experiences, values or beliefs.

_____________ appeal to the audience's needs, desires and wants.

John asks his mother to extend his curfew from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am so he can attend a party in a near-by town with friends. His mother refuses, so John asks if she will extend the curfew until 2:00 am. She again refuses and John continues to negotiate until they decide his curfew will be 1:30 am. This is an example of _______________.

When pointing out specific instances you should also ________________.

Safety and self-actualization are examples of __________.

Persuading your audience that you can protect them from harm is an example of a(n) ____________ appeal based on the desire for _____________.

The ____________ of persuasion is when you ask for small changes at first, then progress towards asking for larger changes.