"To persuade my audience that bars should be required to scan ID cards to determine their authenticity" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

What language is the most commonly spoken language on the planet Earth?

A) English B) Cantonese C) Mandarin D) Russian

Beth is arguing that there should be an excise tax on sugary drinks like soda, a position that falls within Ellen’s latitude of rejection. Based on Social Judgment Theory, what is Ellen’s likely reaction?

a. Ellen’s attitude will move closer to Beth’s position b. Ellen’s attitude will move even further from Beth’s position c. Ellen will reconsider her position d. Ellen will vote against the excise tax