Steps in planning successful persuasive messages include what? ...

[karen]

Steps in planning successful persuasive messages include what?
 
  A) Planning, writing, completing
  B) Neutral buffer, reasons, decision, courteous close
  C) Reasons for the message, supporting data, courteous close
  D) Analysis, gathering information, selecting channel and medium, organizing
  E) Analysis, audience, selecting channel and medium, writing

Question 2

Which of the following is an essential element of persuasive messages?
 
  A) Trust
  B) Marketing
  C) Sales
  D) Value
  E) Action

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Creating successful persuasive messages in these challenging situations demands careful attention to all four tasks in the planning step, starting with an insightful analysis of your purpose and your audience, gathering information, selecting the channel and medium and organizing the information.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Whether you're trying to convince people to help fund your new business via Kickstarter, asking your boss for a raise, or promoting a concert, trust is an essential element of persuasion. If people don't believe in you, they won't believe in what you're promoting.