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Points of context structure of the mssge!

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  1. Drama- everyone likes good story
  2. Statistics- convey objectivity, since and importance in credible way
  3. Surveys&Polls (show someone is first)
  4. Examples
  5. Testimonials- explicit or implied (statement by who actually used product)
  6. Endorsements- celebrity, or 3rd party endorsements
  7. Emotional appeal- ex: fund raising appeals
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Persuasive techniques

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  1. Yes- yes (pattern of “yes” answers)
  2. Offer structured choice )choose btwn A or B)
  3. Seek partial commitment
  4. Ask for more/ settle for less
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Propaganda

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  1. Plain folks(humble beginnings)
  2. Testimonial(expert or celebrity for credibility)
  3. Bandwagon(“everyone” wants it, or it has “overwhelming case on 1 side of the issue, while concealing the other side)
  4. Transfer(associate the person, product or org with someone that has high status, visibility or credibility)
  5. Glittering generalities (associate a cause, product or idea with favorable abstractions such as freedom, justice, democracy n American way) eagle