1. Which element is essential for effective persuasion—whether written or delivered as a speech?strategic pausesrhetoricaudience participationhumor

. What words describe features of all effective speeches? (Select all correct answers.)engagingformalclearconcise

Fill in the blank: Skills that allow the speaker to convey his message in a _____ manner.Choices:- Passionate Thoughtful Convincing All of them

Persuasion involves all of the following, exceptMultiple Choicea great deal of planning.restating all the opposing viewpoints you can find.creating a message structure that most effectively reduces resistance and gains buy-in.developing your ideas as you wrestle with the complicated business issues at hand.analyzing your audience to understand their needs, values, and how they are influenced.

Purposes: Identify whether the rhetorical purpose in the following statement belongs to the writer (author) or the reader (audience). If they belong to the writer, identify whether they are intended to inform or persuade, and if they belong to the reader, identify whether they are more passive or active.Statement: Voters read an editorial about a ballot proposition and may use this information to determine whether to vote yes or no.Group of answer choicesReader-more active purposeAuthor-informativeReader-more passive purposeAuthor-persuasive

In analysing their audience, speakers consider such characteristics as the audience’s experience, level of knowledge about the topic, age, interests and reasons for being there and listening. This analysis is carried out so that the speakerSelect one:a.knows how best to persuade the audience to their viewpoint.b.delivers a presentation that better meets audience needs.c.is better positioned to inspire and motivate the audience.d.anticipates and prepares for any audience objections.