Audience Awareness in Persuasion
Consider the target audience when crafting a persuasive message and adapt language accordingly.
Key Questions
- Explain how a persuasive message might change for different audiences.
- Predict how a specific audience would react to a particular persuasive technique.
- Design a persuasive appeal tailored to a specific group of people.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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