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jho37

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The scope of a message will generally be longer when
 
  A) the audience is unfamiliar with your topic.
  B) the audience is familiar with you and your credibility.
  C) the audience is supportive of your ideas.
  D) your subject is noncontroversial.
  E) the audience is familiar with the topic.

Question 2

To bolster a case while adding variety and credibility, ________ to back up your major supporting points.
 
  A) add facts and figures
  B) use a description
  C) include a story
  D) use a specific description
  E) reference an authority respected by the audience



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The scope of your message is the range of information you present, the overall length, and the level of detailall of which need to correspond to your main idea. The number of words, pages, or minutes you need to communicate and support your main idea depends on your topic, your audience members' familiarity with the material, their receptivity to your conclusions, and your credibility. You will also need more words or time to build a consensus about a complex or controversial subject, especially if the audience is likely to resist your ideas.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Reference to authority bolsters a case while adding variety and credibility. This works only if the authority is recognized and respected by the audience.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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