She's taller than I am. 2. (used after some adverbs and adjectives expressing choice or diversity, such as other, otherwise, else, anywhere, or different, to introduce an alternative or denote a difference in kind, place, style, identity, etc.): I had no choice other than that.
DEFINITION of 'Moral Suasion'. A persuasion tactic used by an authority (i.e. Federal Reserve Board) to influence and pressure, but not force, banks into adhering to policy. Tactics used are closed-door meetings with bank directors, increased severity of inspections, appeals to community spirit, or vague threats. A good example of moral suasion is when the Fed Chairman speaks on the markets-his opinion on the overall economy can send financial markets falling or flying.
Chapter 16 True-False Questions 1. T F Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing peopleÐ²Ðâ¢s beliefs or actions. 2. T F Because everyone knows that a persuasive speakerÐ²Ðâ¢s goal is to influence the audienceÐ²Ðâ¢s beliefs or actions, questions of ethics are less important in persuasive speaking than in other kinds of speaking. 3. T F Persuasive speakers should aim to construct speeches that are both convincing and ethically sound.