Which word option should be used in this sentence? “In order to *elicit/illicit* more responses from the audience, they gave out prizes for participation.”

Flashcard 2 - Cleaning Up English Flashcard Set for the English Basics

elicit

To elicit something means to evoke or draw it forth. Something illicit is illegal and does not fit the context of this sentence.

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