The audience theory that states that persuasion can be effective on audiences that are somewhat in opposition (but not strongly in opposition) is called the
a. N-step theory
b. clean slate theory
c. unstructured attitude theory
d. spiral of silence theory
c
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Rhetoric studies all influences on communication, including which of the following?
a. Media content b. Technology c. Architecture d. Politics
The boomerang effect is best described as:
A. The negative outcome of a persuasive message because the speaker attempts to change the audience with a message too far from their original belief. B. A positive persuasive outcome that occurs after the audience first rejects the message and then later re-evaluates it as positive. C. The idea that what goes around comes around in communication. D. A neutral reaction to a persuasive message because the audience does not feel as though the speaker presented a good message.
Tom is anticipating a meeting with his professor about the grade on his last assignment. He
visualizes the conversation and considers responses to challenges he expects the professor to make. This activity reflects Tom's intrapersonal communication. Indicate whether the statement is true or false