Oral delivery aims at persuasion and making the listener believe they are converted. Few persons are capable of being convinced; the majority allow themselves to be persuaded.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the persuasive nature of oral delivery, highlighting its purpose of convincing and converting the listener. It suggests that persuasion easily influences people, while true conviction is a rare occurrence. The majority of individuals are more inclined to be persuaded rather than critically examining the argument. In oral communication, the goal is often to sway the audience's beliefs or opinions rather than inspiring genuine conviction.

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