True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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The best way to influence how people think, feel, or act is to concentrate on
shaping their attitudes?
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Often readers will aggressively search for a weak line of reasoning in a
persuasive essay.
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To effectively persuade readers, it is best to organize your communication in an
indirect pattern.
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To be effective as a persuasive writer, you must establish your own credibility
if the audience is to believe your argument.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
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5.
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Which is NOT a question a persuasive writer should ask when preparing an
essay?
a. | What do my readers and I have in common? | b. | Does the proper
conclusion follow from the assumptions I am making? | c. | How can I mislead the readers into believing my
assumptions? | d. | Is the evidence for my argument just and appropriate? |
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