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appyboo

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If an argument has merit, but does not support your argument, you may respond to the argument using a _____.
 
  A) rebuttal
  B) refutation
  C) concession
  D) resistance statement
  E) goal statement

Question 2

Being persuasive ________.
 
  A) is rarely required in your daily life
  B) involves understanding why your audience may resist your ideas
  C) means tricking your audience into doing what you want
  D) is very unethical and in some situations may even be illegal
  E) means being influenced by others to agree with their point of view or request



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) You refute points by arguing that they are wrong. Alternatively, you concede points by admitting that they have merit or are partially correct but do not invalidate your argument.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Being persuasive requires that you analyze your audience to understand why they may resist your ideas. It also requires understanding persuasive techniques that will help you overcome resistance.



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