Question 1

Representing someone else’s words or ideas as your own will effectively enhance you credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the Rhetoric, Aristotle wrote, “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The concept of speaker credibility

Accepted Answer

A) is relatively new. 
B) is less than two hundred years old. 
C) is more than two thousand years old. 
D) is never as important as the content of a presentation. 
E) is similar to emotional appeals (pathos). 
A) is relatively new. 
B) is less than two hundred years old. 
C) is more than two thousand years old. 
D) is never as important as the content of a presentation. 
E) is similar to emotional appeals (pathos). C

Question 4

Both speakers and audiences have ethical responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A key factor in determining whether speaker has charisma is

Accepted Answer

A) having a clear purpose. 
B) the ability to adapt to the audience and logistics. 
C) the extent to which a speaker is well organized. 
D) the extent to which a speaker is well prepared. 
E) performance ability. 
A) having a clear purpose. 
B) the ability to adapt to the audience and logistics. 
C) the extent to which a speaker is well organized. 
D) the extent to which a speaker is well prepared. 
E) performance ability.

Question 6

After Joseph’s presentation, many audience members described him as trustworthy and honest. Which component of speaker credibility has Joseph successfully established?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethos 
B) Competence 
C) Ethics 
D) Character 
E) All of the above 
A) Ethos 
B) Competence 
C) Ethics 
D) Character 
E) All of the above

Question 7

Generally, speakers should use pronouns such as I, my, and me to demonstrate personal involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Who defined ethos as follows: “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

Accepted Answer

A) Corax 
B) Quintilian 
C) Aristotle 
D) Plato 
E) Cicero 
A) Corax 
B) Quintilian 
C) Aristotle 
D) Plato 
E) Cicero

Question 9

Which one of the following traits characterizes a speaker’s competence?

Accepted Answer

A) Sincerity 
B) Dynamism 
C) Friendliness 
D) Enthusiasm 
E) Expertise 
A) Sincerity 
B) Dynamism 
C) Friendliness 
D) Enthusiasm 
E) Expertise

Question 10

Plagiarism describes

Accepted Answer

A) unethical decisions about the audience. 
B) unethical decisions about logistics. 
C) unethical decisions about purpose. 
D) unethical decisions about content. 
E) unethical decisions about performance. 
A) unethical decisions about the audience. 
B) unethical decisions about logistics. 
C) unethical decisions about purpose. 
D) unethical decisions about content. 
E) unethical decisions about performance.

Question 11

Speakers who look their audiences in the eye are regarded as more charismatic than those who avoid direct eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Shawna is a nationally recognized architect. She has received several awards for her progressive and practical designs. Because of her success, she has been asked to speak before a group of architecture students. What component of speaker credibility has Shawna already established with her audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethos 
B) Competence 
C) Charisma 
D) Character 
E) Ethics 
A) Ethos 
B) Competence 
C) Charisma 
D) Character 
E) Ethics

Question 13

Speakers who are dishonest do not deserve to achieve their purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

No matter how well-prepared and ethical you are, it is your audience’s opinion that determines your credibility and the success of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Speaker credibility is determine by

Accepted Answer

A) the quality of your research. 
B) the impressiveness of your delivery. 
C) your audience's perceptions. 
D) the context in which you speak. 
E) your purpose. 
A) the quality of your research. 
B) the impressiveness of your delivery. 
C) your audience's perceptions. 
D) the context in which you speak. 
E) your purpose.

Question 16

The failure to document or give credit to the source of your information and presenting others’ ideas as your own is known as

Accepted Answer

A) plagiarism. 
B) immediacy. 
C) competence. 
D) character. 
E) ethos. 
A) plagiarism. 
B) immediacy. 
C) competence. 
D) character. 
E) ethos.

Question 17

Several years ago, a popular and admired evangelist asked TV viewers for contributions to support his religious work and ministries, and then used the donations to build a personal and financial empire. What kind of unethical decision did he make?

Accepted Answer

A) Unethical decision about purpose 
B) Unethical decision about logistics 
C) Unethical decision about organization 
D) Unethical decision about credibility 
E) Unethical decision about performance 
A) Unethical decision about purpose 
B) Unethical decision about logistics 
C) Unethical decision about organization 
D) Unethical decision about credibility 
E) Unethical decision about performance

Question 18

Ethical speakers conform to audience attitudes, beliefs, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three major components of speaker credibility are

Accepted Answer

A) character, charisma, and confidence. 
B) competence, compassion, and caring. 
C) charisma, character, and competence. 
D) character, competence, and caring. 
E) caring, compassion, and concern. 
A) character, charisma, and confidence. 
B) competence, compassion, and caring. 
C) charisma, character, and competence. 
D) character, competence, and caring. 
E) caring, compassion, and concern.

Question 20

Speaker credibility refers to the extent to which audience members believe you and your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Representing someone else’s words or ideas as your own will effectively enhance you credibility.

In the Rhetoric, Aristotle wrote, “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

The concept of speaker credibility

Both speakers and audiences have ethical responsibilities.

A key factor in determining whether speaker has charisma is

After Joseph’s presentation, many audience members described him as trustworthy and honest. Which component of speaker credibility has Joseph successfully established?

Generally, speakers should use pronouns such as I, my, and me to demonstrate personal involvement.

Who defined ethos as follows: “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

Which one of the following traits characterizes a speaker’s competence?

Plagiarism describes

Speakers who look their audiences in the eye are regarded as more charismatic than those who avoid direct eye contact.

Shawna is a nationally recognized architect. She has received several awards for her progressive and practical designs. Because of her success, she has been asked to speak before a group of architecture students. What component of speaker credibility has Shawna already established with her audience?

Speakers who are dishonest do not deserve to achieve their purpose.

No matter how well-prepared and ethical you are, it is your audience’s opinion that determines your credibility and the success of your presentation.

Speaker credibility is determine by

The failure to document or give credit to the source of your information and presenting others’ ideas as your own is known as

Several years ago, a popular and admired evangelist asked TV viewers for contributions to support his religious work and ministries, and then used the donations to build a personal and financial empire. What kind of unethical decision did he make?

Ethical speakers conform to audience attitudes, beliefs, and values.

The three major components of speaker credibility are

Speaker credibility refers to the extent to which audience members believe you and your message.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

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Exam 6: Speaker Credibility Anethics

Representing someone else’s words or ideas as your own will effectively enhance you credibility.

In the Rhetoric, Aristotle wrote, “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

The concept of speaker credibility

Both speakers and audiences have ethical responsibilities.

A key factor in determining whether speaker has charisma is

After Joseph’s presentation, many audience members described him as trustworthy and honest. Which component of speaker credibility has Joseph successfully established?

Generally, speakers should use pronouns such as I, my, and me to demonstrate personal involvement.

Who defined ethos as follows: “The character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief. ... His character [ethos] is the most potent of all the means to persuasion.”

Which one of the following traits characterizes a speaker’s competence?

Plagiarism describes

Speakers who look their audiences in the eye are regarded as more charismatic than those who avoid direct eye contact.

Speakers who are dishonest do not deserve to achieve their purpose.

No matter how well-prepared and ethical you are, it is your audience’s opinion that determines your credibility and the success of your presentation.

Speaker credibility is determine by

The failure to document or give credit to the source of your information and presenting others’ ideas as your own is known as

Several years ago, a popular and admired evangelist asked TV viewers for contributions to support his religious work and ministries, and then used the donations to build a personal and financial empire. What kind of unethical decision did he make?

Ethical speakers conform to audience attitudes, beliefs, and values.

The three major components of speaker credibility are

Speaker credibility refers to the extent to which audience members believe you and your message.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters