As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.
A) your audience refutes all other viewpoints
B) you've compelled listeners to listen to and consider your point of view
C) you've provided listeners with interesting information
D) your audience undergoes immediate and drastic behavior change

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Success for a beginning persuasive speaker should be measured by whether or not they're able to convince their audience to listen to and consider their point of view. It's unrealistic to expect an immediate and drastic behavior change or for the audience to refute all other viewpoints. Providing interesting information is important, but it's not the only measure of success for a persuasive speaker.

As a Beginning Persuasive Speaker, Success Would Mean __________