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Charlie · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Employees who are forced into accepting a decision or plan are generally more likely to react positively to the motivation.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Building a relationship with your audience at the right emotional level will help the writer avoid which common mistake in persuasive communication?

A) Using a hard sell
B) Resisting compromise
C) Relying solely on great arguments
D) Assuming persuasion is a one-shot effort
E) Convincing the audience to say yes in one step

succesfull · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Even if you have the power to compel others to do what you want them to do, persuading them is more effective than forcing them. People who are forced into accepting a decision or plan are less motivated to support it and more likely to react negatively than if they're persuaded.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Great arguments are important, but connecting with your audience on the right emotional level and communicating through vivid language are just as vital. Sometimes a well-crafted story can be even more compelling than dry logic.