The first task in planning persuasive messages is to ________.

A) gather information
B) select the right medium
C) organize your information
D) analyze the situation

Before planning the persuasive message, it's important to analyze the situation to understand the audience, their values, attitudes, and beliefs, the context of the message, the goal of the message, and the potential barriers or objections that may arise. This analysis provides the foundation for developing effective persuasive messages that resonate with the audience and achieve the desired outcomes. Once the analysis is complete, gathering information, selecting the medium, and organizing the information can follow.