AdvertisingA magazine advertisement tries to persuade a target audience that a drink is refreshing, part of a vibrant lifestyle and associated with positive emotions. | ArgumentA child tries to persuade their parents that they should have more screen time because it's educational. |
CommunicationAn employee memo tries to persuade employees that a new work-from-the-office policy is beneficial to all. | ConversationA friend tries to persuade another friend that a movie was brilliant. |
DebateOne side of a debate argues that a government overreacted to a problem and created secondary risks. | Decision MakingThe principle of a school tries to convince a school board not to close a historic and high performing school. |
Devil's AdvocateA teacher plays devil's advocate by temporarily trying to convince a class of an unpopular opinion in order to draw critical thinking and lively debate. | EssaysIn an essay, you argue that the Renaissance was sparked by the Bubonic Plague of 1347-1352. |
Failure of ObjectivityA journalist tries to persuade their audience of their opinion as opposed to presenting the facts in an objective manner. | InfluencingA manager tries to persuade an executive to fund a technology project. |
Job InterviewsYou try to persuade an employer that you're the best candidate in an interview. | MarketingThe packaging of a box of cookies tries to persuade customers that the product is healthy and natural. |
MediaA film attempts to persuade an audience of a particular viewpoint on an issue. | MessagesA friend tries to persuade another friend to go out in a text message. |
NegotiationAn employer tries to persuade a prospective employee that a salary offer is the best they are going to get. | Public SpeakingA public speaker tries to convince an audience that a social issue is important and urgent. |
SalesA salesperson tries to persuade a customer that a vehicle is safe. |
| Overview: Persuasion | ||
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Definition | The process of trying to convince others to act or to change their thinking. | |
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