In a persuasive message, showing your own emotional commitment to the idea that you want your audience to commit to ________

A) tends to undermine its persuasive impact
B) will make your message more persuasive
C) is inappropriate and unprofessional
D) is not recommended in most cases
E) makes your audience think that you have a selfish motive behind suggesting this idea

Answer: B
Explanation: B) You will be more persuasive if you speak or write from the heart. If you want your audience to commit to an idea, they need to know that you are committed to it also.