When using the AIDA approach to persuasion, which of the ...

[nautica902]

When using the AIDA approach to persuasion, which of the following would be the best opening to your message?
 
  A) How are you today?
  B) I know you've heard this all before, but ...
  C) Are you spending way too much on prescription drugs?
  D) This is an important message.
  E) What I am about to tell you might seem insignificant, but believe me, it's not.

Question 2

When you're composing a persuasive message, all of the following except ________ are common mistakes that you need to avoid.
 
  A) using a hard-sell approach
  B) promoting compromise
  C) relying solely on great arguments
  D) assuming that persuasion is a one-shot effort
  E) using a well-crafted story

[sokh]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) A good opening avoids an overly pushy, hard-sell approach that tends to be off-putting to audiences. Instead, it appeals to emotional and logical elements in a subject the audience is likely to care about. If the opening seems intriguing to the audience, it should be considered a success.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Successful persuasion is often a process of give-and-take, particularly in the case of persuasive business messages.

[nautica902]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scikid]

Gracias!