In order to appeal to audiences, most stories begin with:

Once you have signposted and stated the main idea, you must _______ it

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Lawanda did not want to change her stance on capital punishment, but Jack's argument did make her think twice about her position. However, instead of being persuaded, Lawanda dismissed the arguments by deeming Jack's facts unreliable

How has Lawanda responded to her own cognitive dissonance in this instance? a. By reinterpreting Jack's message. b. By discrediting Jack and his sources. c. By simply refusing to listen to the remaining points. d. By seeking information from another source.