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tuffie

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The ideal length of a message depends on your topic, your audience members' familiarity with the material, their receptivity to your conclusions, and your credibility.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A well-developed message will include a main idea that will identify what the audience should do or think and
 
  A) how long the action will take.
  B) be direct.
  C) tell the audience why they should do so.
  D) include references.
  E) use persuasive techniques to gain support.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: You'll need fewer words to present routine information to a knowledgeable audience that already knows and respects you. You'll need more words to build a consensus about a complex and controversial subject, especially if the members of your audience are skeptical or hostile strangers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The main idea helps you establish the goals and general strategy of the message, and it summarizes two vital considerations: (1) what you want your audience members to do or think and (2) why they should do so.




tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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