Why would having a professional athlete express his love for a particular brand of sports drink be an effective means of persuasion?

The athlete is perceived as an authority on sports-related matters.
The athlete makes the audience feel guilty that they do not exercise more.
The athlete's success in sports proves that he is intelligent.
The athlete makes people want to do the right thing.

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Why would having a professional athlete express his love for a particular brand of sports drink be an effective means of persuasion?

The athlete is perceived as an authority on sports-related matters.
The athlete makes the audience feel guilty that they do not exercise more.
The athlete's success in sports proves that he is intelligent.
The athlete makes people want to do the right thing.

MxxnLight · Answer

What do you think might be the answer?

kyndalcrowe · Answer

A maybe

MxxnLight · Answer

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A maybe
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Your correct.

kyndalcrowe · Answer

Thank you

ILOVEMYBAE · Answer

A. The athlete is perceived as an authority on sports-related matters.