In May 2008, the Endangered Species Act listed polar bears as a threatened species in the United States; despite this protection, polar bear populations continue to decline.
Which type of persuasive opening does the sentence illustrate?
Unexpected statement
Reader benefit
Problem description
To build interest and conviction in your message, you can use flattery jokes examples
Read the scenario, and then answer the question.
Last week, at a meeting with your team, you suggested that the office move from desktop computers to laptop computers. Some of your coworkers resisted, and the idea was dropped. However, you decide you want to pursue this idea, so you begin to craft a persuasive presentation for the next meeting
What should you do to better prepare yourself for your coworkers' resistance? Check all that apply
Counter resistance with finesse
Focus solely on counterarguments.
Address objections that may not have occurred to your audience
Present counterarguments in ways that emphasize benefits.
Anticipate receiver objections
Read the following closing of a persuasive request, and then identify what is wrong with it.
Because our flight monitor product is the best on the market, we are certain you will place an order next month. One of our representatives will be coming by next Tuesday to complete your order
Too pushy
Too timid
Too general
When does persuasion become unethical? Check all that apply
When the argument fails
When important information is omitted
When points are exaggerated
When facts are distorted
When the final paragraph doesn't motivate action
Answer 1 : Problem description
Note : As the statement describes the problem related to polar bear which were listed as an threatened species in United States as per Endangered species act, in 2008, while making it more meaningful.
Answer 2 : Examples
Note : In the persuasive message, facts and statistics must be communicated, which can be done through giving adequate examples to build interest and conviction of the message.
Answer 3 : Counter resistance with finesse, Present counterarguments in ways that emphasize benefits, Anticipate receiver's objections.
Note : To deal with resistance to change it is important to be prepared for what if questions from the coworkers that will anticipate the objections, counter resistance with finesse, while presenting the benefits. Do not focus just on counterargument and address the objections that are not yet occurred to coworkers.
Answer 4 : Too pushy
Note : Without considering the buyer's point of view or giving them chance to ask the questions related to product, they are sending a representative to complete the order.
Answer 5 : When important information is omitted, When points are exaggerated, When facts are distorted.
Note : To build ethical, effective persuasive argument make sure the facts and information is included, without distorting or manipulating it, while point are not exaggerated. The argument is ineffective when the point fails or does not motivate the action but is not unethical.
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