In her persuasive speech, Micah says the following: "When you help with the community paint-a-thon, you will bring joy to the children and their families who live in this neighborhood." What form of persuasive appeal is this?

A. positive motivation
B. appeal to self-actualization need
C. cognitive dissonance
D. indirect appeal


Answer: A

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