Is there more to this question? If not I would use a word like Persuade? listeners. Or Engage? listeners.
It honestly depends on the context of the situation, but I think it is "I have to go to school".
Im sure it is A. Direct Object
Elisa, at the end of " The Chrysanthemums" , was sad and cried like a woman because she realizes that she has been duped by the tinker and that he was not interested in her chrysanthemums at all. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!