A) assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked. B) attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. C) introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. D) forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. E) assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. A) assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked. B) attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. C) introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. D) forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. E) assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.

Exam 17: Methods Opersuasion

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Representative Thompson's school proposal may be first rate, but don't forget that he never attended college himself.

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Question 141

The following is an example ocausal reasoning: "Taking a human life is morally wrong. Assisted suicide is the taking oa human life. Therefore, assisted suicide is morally wrong."

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Question 142

According to your textbook, all othe following are tips for using evidence in a persuasive speech except

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Question 143

The fallacy oappeal to novelty compares two familiar things in a new or unusual way.

(True/False)

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Question 144

Hasty generalization occurs when a speaker draws a general conclusion on the basis otoo few specific instances or instances that are atypical.

(True/False)

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Question 145

As explained in your textbook, establishing common ground with your audience is an excellent way to boost your credibility.

(True/False)

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Question 146

The following is an example oreasoning from analogy: "The United Nations charter establishes the right oall people to live free opolitical oppression. The government oNorth Korea subjects its people to political oppression. Therefore, the government oNorth Korea is violating the U.N. charter."

(True/False)

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Question 147

When reasoning from specific instances in a persuasive speech, you need to make sure that your sample ospecific instances is representative oother instances othat type.

(True/False)

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Question 148

According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a _______________ .

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Question 149

What kind oreasoning is used in the following statement? Politicians who are guilty ocorruption do not deserve to be reelected. Last year our U.S. representative was proved to be corrupt by using campaign donations for personal financial gain. Therefore, our U.S. representative does not deserve to be reelected.

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Question 150

Hasty generalization is a fallacy in reasoning from principle.

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Question 151

When you use causal reasoning in a persuasive speech, you seek to establish the relationship between a general principle and a specific conclusion.

(True/False)

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Question 152

The following statement is an example oreasoning from analogy: "Asking the administration to police itselwould be like putting a fox in charge othe chicken coop. They could do anything they wanted, and no one would have the power to stop them."

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Question 153

_______________ is a process odrawing a conclusion based on evidence.

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Question 154

According to your textbook, what kind oreasoning is used in the following statement? Providing a quality education is one othe fundamental responsibilities oany nation. Thousands oAmerican students are stuck in poor-performing schools that barely provide minimal skills. Therefore, the United States is failing to fulfill one oits fundamental obligations as a nation.

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Question 155

According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a

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Question 156

The either-or fallacy forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.

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Question 157

A speaker's credibility can change during the course oher or his speech.

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Question 158

According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility oa persuasive speaker are character and

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Question 159

An either-or fallacy

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example owhat type ofallacy? Representative Thompson's school proposal may be first rate, but don't forget that he never attended college himself.

The following is an example ocausal reasoning: "Taking a human life is morally wrong. Assisted suicide is the taking oa human life. Therefore, assisted suicide is morally wrong."

According to your textbook, all othe following are tips for using evidence in a persuasive speech except

The fallacy oappeal to novelty compares two familiar things in a new or unusual way.

Hasty generalization occurs when a speaker draws a general conclusion on the basis otoo few specific instances or instances that are atypical.

As explained in your textbook, establishing common ground with your audience is an excellent way to boost your credibility.

The following is an example oreasoning from analogy: "The United Nations charter establishes the right oall people to live free opolitical oppression. The government oNorth Korea subjects its people to political oppression. Therefore, the government oNorth Korea is violating the U.N. charter."

When reasoning from specific instances in a persuasive speech, you need to make sure that your sample ospecific instances is representative oother instances othat type.

According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a _______________ .

Hasty generalization is a fallacy in reasoning from principle.

When you use causal reasoning in a persuasive speech, you seek to establish the relationship between a general principle and a specific conclusion.

The following statement is an example oreasoning from analogy: "Asking the administration to police itselwould be like putting a fox in charge othe chicken coop. They could do anything they wanted, and no one would have the power to stop them."

_______________ is a process odrawing a conclusion based on evidence.

According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a

The either-or fallacy forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist.

A speaker's credibility can change during the course oher or his speech.

According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility oa persuasive speaker are character and

An either-or fallacy

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