When writing persuasive messages, one way to avoid faulty logic ...

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When writing persuasive messages, one way to avoid faulty logic is to
 
  A) avoid induction.
  B) avoid deduction.
  C) avoid praising your opponent.
  D) avoid hasty generalizations.
  E) simplify a complex issue to either/or choices.

Question 2

One way to overcome audience resistance to your message is to
 
  A) use the hard-sell approach.
  B) address possible concerns that your audience has.
  C) emphasize the positive.
  D) indicate the competition is not worth addressing.
  E) speak negatively about the competition.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) An example of a hasty generalization is to think that if a mediocre baseball team wins three games in a row, it has solved all its problems. Obviously, you need a sampling of more than three games to draw the conclusion that the team is now a success.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The key to overcoming resistance is to anticipate audience objections and concerns. If you can address these concerns before the audience brings them up, all the better. For example, a new music download system might have security concerns. Informing your audience that you have hired a well-known security firm to eliminate virus problems is an example of addressing that concern.