Jeremy knew that his listeners had heard several messages warning them against getting into the stock market. However, he wanted to weaken their commitment by arguing that this is the right time to buy stocks for long-term investments. Jeremy's persuasive strategy is __________.

A. assimilation
B. elaboration
C. conversion
D. refutation

Answer: D

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Product placement in movies is an example of using a nonverbal message to ________

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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In her speech, Makiko argued that cutting physical education programs in school

had resulted in lethargic students who could not concentrate as well in class and also contributed to the significantly higher obesity rates among our nation's youth. Her basic pattern of organization is the ____. A) climactic order B) narrative pattern C) causal order D) problem-solution order

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