Question 1

Fisher uses the term ''_____'' to refer to the internal consistency of a story with characters acting in a reliable fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative paradigm 
B)  narrative agreement 
C)  narrative coherence 
D)  narrative fidelity 
A)  narrative paradigm 
B)  narrative agreement 
C)  narrative coherence 
D)  narrative fidelity

Question 2

Fisher believes that human nature is epitomized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  storytelling. 
B)  information gathering. 
C)  symbolic communication. 
D)  rhetoric. 
A)  storytelling. 
B)  information gathering. 
C)  symbolic communication. 
D)  rhetoric.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the assumptions of the prevailing rational-world paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A)  We make decisions on the basis of good reasons. 
B)  People are essentially rational. 
C)  The type of speaker does not determine the course of the argument. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  We make decisions on the basis of good reasons. 
B)  People are essentially rational. 
C)  The type of speaker does not determine the course of the argument. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

Compare the three theories of public rhetoric featured in this textbook. What are their primary similarities and differences? Which theories do you find the most compelling, the most useful, and the most problematic?

Accepted Answer

The three theories of public rhetoric fe

Question 5

Critique Fisher's concept of the ideal audience.

Accepted Answer

Fisher's concept of the ideal audience i

Question 6

Do you agree with Griffin's claim that Hirokawa and Gouran's functional perspective on group decision making is a perfect example of the rational-world paradigm?

Accepted Answer

To address the question of whether I agr

Question 7

According to Fisher, the ideal audience:

Accepted Answer

A)  uses cultural standards to evaluate a story. 
B)  uses the standards of the rational-world paradigm to make decisions. 
C)  is guided by humane values in determining good reasons. 
D)  is easily persuaded, unless a paradigm shift is in place. 
A)  uses cultural standards to evaluate a story. 
B)  uses the standards of the rational-world paradigm to make decisions. 
C)  is guided by humane values in determining good reasons. 
D)  is easily persuaded, unless a paradigm shift is in place.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the assumptions of the narrative paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A)  We make decisions on the basis of good reasons. 
B)  People are essentially rational. 
C)  The type of speaker determines the course of the argument. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  We make decisions on the basis of good reasons. 
B)  People are essentially rational. 
C)  The type of speaker determines the course of the argument. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

The ________ is a scientific or philosophical approach to knowledge that assumes people are logical, making decisions on the basis of evidence and lines of argument.

Accepted Answer

rational-w

Question 10

How does Fisher's theory of narrative compare to Aristotle's treatment of the example as a rhetorical form of inductive proof?

Accepted Answer

Fisher's theory of narrative and Aristot

Question 11

Fisher holds that all forms of human communication need to be seen fundamentally as stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fisher believes that people have a natural tendency to prefer truthful and humane stories. Does this mean that all people share the same idea of what is truthful and what is humane?

Accepted Answer

Fisher's belief that people have a natur

Question 13

The ultimate test of narrative coherence is whether or not:

Accepted Answer

A)  the characters act in a reliable manner. 
B)  the narrator has included all important information. 
C)  the narrator has accounted for other plausible interpretations. 
D)  the story is consistent with the audience's values. 
A)  the characters act in a reliable manner. 
B)  the narrator has included all important information. 
C)  the narrator has accounted for other plausible interpretations. 
D)  the story is consistent with the audience's values.

Question 14

Define and illustrate the concepts of narrative coherence and fidelity.

Accepted Answer

Narrative coherence refers to the overal

Question 15

Why might evil or wrongheaded stories be persuasive? What values might they appeal to that might not be good or humane but that might nonetheless be fundamental to human nature and communication?

Accepted Answer

Evil or wrongheaded stories might be per

Question 16

Phatic communication refers to communication aimed at:

Accepted Answer

A)  passing along information. 
B)  maintaining relationships. 
C)  saying something new. 
D)  identifying the source's credibility. 
A)  passing along information. 
B)  maintaining relationships. 
C)  saying something new. 
D)  identifying the source's credibility.

Exam 24: Narrative Paradigm

Fisher uses the term ''_____'' to refer to the internal consistency of a story with characters acting in a reliable fashion.

Fisher believes that human nature is epitomized by:

Which of the following is one of the assumptions of the prevailing rational-world paradigm?

Compare the three theories of public rhetoric featured in this textbook. What are their primary similarities and differences? Which theories do you find the most compelling, the most useful, and the most problematic?

Critique Fisher's concept of the ideal audience.

Do you agree with Griffin's claim that Hirokawa and Gouran's functional perspective on group decision making is a perfect example of the rational-world paradigm?

According to Fisher, the ideal audience:

Which of the following is one of the assumptions of the narrative paradigm?

The ________ is a scientific or philosophical approach to knowledge that assumes people are logical, making decisions on the basis of evidence and lines of argument.

How does Fisher's theory of narrative compare to Aristotle's treatment of the example as a rhetorical form of inductive proof?

Fisher holds that all forms of human communication need to be seen fundamentally as stories.

Fisher believes that people have a natural tendency to prefer truthful and humane stories. Does this mean that all people share the same idea of what is truthful and what is humane?

The ultimate test of narrative coherence is whether or not:

Define and illustrate the concepts of narrative coherence and fidelity.

Why might evil or wrongheaded stories be persuasive? What values might they appeal to that might not be good or humane but that might nonetheless be fundamental to human nature and communication?

Phatic communication refers to communication aimed at:

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