Question

When trying to persuade a hostile audience, you should directly mention their objections and then continue with your arguments for the proposition. (Remember that hostile in this context means they disagree with your proposition, not that they are violent.) True False

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation: When the audience disagrees with your proposition, you should convince them to accept the perspective. To do that, the speaker must be seen as a credible spokesperson. But when the audience is hostile, establishing credibility is even more important. The success of a persuasive speech is measured by the audience’s willingness to consider the speaker’s argument.