Which of the following statements about building interest in persuasive messages is most accurate?
A)After capturing attention, a persuasive request must retain that attention and convince the audience that the request is reasonable.
B)In a persuasive message, the section that builds interest should be no longer than one paragraph.
C)Persuasive requests are likely to be shorter than direct requests.
D)All statements are accurate.

Question

Which of the following statements about building interest in persuasive messages is most accurate? 
A)After capturing attention, a persuasive request must retain that attention and convince the audience that the request is reasonable.
B)In a persuasive message, the section that builds interest should be no longer than one paragraph.
C)Persuasive requests are likely to be shorter than direct requests.
D)All statements are accurate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Once attention is captured, the message needs to build interest to maintain the reader's attention and communicate the benefits or implications of the request. This section should be more than one paragraph, but still concise and structured. Option B is not accurate, as the length of the interest-building section will depend on the context and complexity of the request. Option C is also not accurate, as persuasive requests often involve building a relationship with the audience and providing reasons to convince them, which may require additional information and a lengthier message.

Which of the Following Statements About Building Interest in Persuasive