When the Reader Will Not Directly Benefit from Granting the Favor

Multiple Choice

When the reader will not directly benefit from granting the favor you request, your persuasive message should

A) adopt a less confident tone.
B) use language appealing to the reader's emotions.
C) show how someone other than you will benefit.
D) stress the objective evidence justifying your request.
E) use the first paragraph to tactfully make your request.