Which of the following statements is true of negative emotions?
A)Evoking negative emotions reduces audience involvement.
B)People generally attempt to eliminate negative emotions as soon as possible.
C)Invoking negative emotions during communication negatively impacts a speaker's argument.
D)The use of negative emotions in communication is mostly built around ethos.

Question

Which of the following statements is true of negative emotions? 
A)Evoking negative emotions reduces audience involvement.
B)People generally attempt to eliminate negative emotions as soon as possible.
C)Invoking negative emotions during communication negatively impacts a speaker's argument.
D)The use of negative emotions in communication is mostly built around ethos.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative emotions are generally unpleasant and people tend to want to eliminate them as soon as possible. This makes it important for communicators to gauge their audience's level of tolerance for negative emotions and use them sparingly or strategically.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Negative Emotions