Building a relationship with your audience at the right emotional level will help the writer avoid which common mistake in persuasive communication?

A) Using a hard sell
B) Resisting compromise
C) Relying solely on great arguments
D) Assuming persuasion is a one-shot effort
E) Convincing the audience to say "yes" in one step

Emotional Level

Refers to the intensity of feelings or emotions evoked in communication or interaction.

Persuasive Communication

The art of influencing or convincing others to accept a particular point of view, action, or idea through reasoned argument and emotive appeal.

Hard Sell

Aggressive sales techniques that put pressure on the customer to make a purchase decision quickly.