Persuasion Techniques Answers

Which of the following statements is correct?a.Audiences listen for information that contradicts their beliefs and values.b.Audiences intentionally ignore information that supports their beliefs and values.c.Audiences listen for information that supports their beliefs and values.d.Audiences are easily persuaded to believe new information.

Persuading your audience that you can protect them from harm is an example of a(n) ____________ appeal based on the desire for _____________.a.logical; safetyb.safety; emotionalc.logical; emotionald.emotional;safety

________________ appeal to the audience’s ability to reason and draw conclusions. a. Emotional appeals b. Selective appeals c. Logical appeals d. Credibility appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

_____________ appeal to the audience's needs, desires and wants. a. Logical appeals b. Emotional appeals c. Credibility appeals d. Selective appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

You can __________________ by pointing out shared experiences, values or beliefs.a.bore the audienceb.identify with your audiencec.entertain the audienced.ask for large changes

When pointing out specific instances you should also ________________.a.identify significant exceptionsb.identify the important peoplec.avoid discussing the number of specific instancesd.appeal to the audience’s emotions

“My background has given me the knowledge and experience to understand this complex issue.” This statement is an example of _____________.a.a logical appealb.a foot-in-the-door appealc.a credibility appeald.an emotional appeal

Identifying cause and effect is one way to present a ____________ appeal. a. reasonable b. logical c. selective d. credibility Please select the best answer from the choices provided

When working to persuade an audience it is important to _____________.a.ask for limited amounts of changeb.never ask for changec.ask for large changes immediatelyd.hint at desired changes

Safety and self-actualization are examples of __________. a. credibility appeals b. emotional appeals c. selective appeals d. logical appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided