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faduma

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Which of the following is least likely to help establish credibility?
 
  A) Getting to know the audience
  B) Establish credentials
  C) Identify needs
  D) Present ideas effectively
  E) Tell the truth

Question 2

While the ________ stage helps you make a persuasive plan, the ________ stage helps you put the plan into action and draft the message.
 
  A) analyzing; composing
  B) analyzing; evaluating
  C) composing; analyzing
  D) composing; evaluating
  E) evaluating; composing



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) To establish credibility, one should take the time to get to know the audience. One could also establish credentials and present ideas effectively for that audience. When errors are made, tell the truth. Identifying needs will help in determining how to persuade an audience, but not in the establishment of credentials.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) A well-planned message will be much more persuasive than a message composed without planning. After you analyze the content to make a persuasive plan, the composing stage helps you put the plan into action and draft the message.





 

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