Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Persuasion is the art of getting people to give a fair hearing to ideas that differ from their own.
2. According to the textbook, when making a persuasive presentation, the presentation has to be forceful enough to demonstrate the viewpoint’s merits without allowing the audience to stray from the overall message. The solution to this dilemma is enthusiasm and energy when making your point.
3. According to the textbook, when writing a persuasive presentation, always begin with stating your position right up front. This way the reader understands your position and can react accordingly when reading your presentation.
4. According to the textbook, when trying to persuade a group of your viewpoints, you can anticipate disputes. Expect others to disagree with you and criticize your views. You can take such criticism personally but never allow the others in the group to notice your discomfort. Instead, turn your discomfort into energy that can be used to help make your point in other ways that may be more acceptable.
5. Many of the views expressed in a discussion are of mixed quality. They are partly valid and partly invalid, somewhat wise and somewhat foolish. To be balanced, therefore, you should agree in part rather than agreeing fully or disagreeing fully.

Answer 1

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True