Question 1

If your listeners don't know you,you can establish credibility by doing all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing a common ground with your listeners. 
B)  presenting your ideas in a smooth, forceful, and self-assured manner. 
C)  having a highly credible expert on the topic introduce you. 
D)  presenting only your side of the issue. 
A)  establishing a common ground with your listeners. 
B)  presenting your ideas in a smooth, forceful, and self-assured manner. 
C)  having a highly credible expert on the topic introduce you. 
D)  presenting only your side of the issue.

Question 2

How are the main points below organized
I.Capital punishment is not a deterrent to crime
II.Capital punishment is more costly than life imprisonment
III.Capital punishment is ethically and morally unjustifiable

Accepted Answer

A)  claim 
B)  causal 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  criteria satisfaction 
E)  comparative advantages pattern 
A)  claim 
B)  causal 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  criteria satisfaction 
E)  comparative advantages pattern

Question 3

The two basic types of persuasive presentations include

Accepted Answer

A)  to convince or actuate. 
B)  to show cause and effect. 
C)  to break a topic in to parts or divisions. 
D)  to present events in the order of their occurrence. 
A)  to convince or actuate. 
B)  to show cause and effect. 
C)  to break a topic in to parts or divisions. 
D)  to present events in the order of their occurrence.

Question 4

Having an abundance of dynamism is better than moderate dynamism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The higher your credibility,the MORE persuasive you can expect to become.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A speaker who is open-minded,impartial,and appears to view evidence and arguments in an
Unbiased manner is exhibiting the characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamism 
B)  credibility 
C)  objectivity 
D)  subjectivity 
A)  dynamism 
B)  credibility 
C)  objectivity 
D)  subjectivity

Question 7

An astronaut from NASA was asked to speak to a group of Jaycees concerning the need for continued space exploration in spite of past disasters in the space flight program.The Jaycees were aware of past media coverage,but none had any strong viewpoints concerning the subject.Which of the following guidelines should the astronaut follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Present only his side of the argument. 
B)  Present both sides of the argument. 
C)  Give an unbiased view of both sides and allow the audience members to decide for themselves. 
D)  Present his side based on evidence but don't cite sources. 
A)  Present only his side of the argument. 
B)  Present both sides of the argument. 
C)  Give an unbiased view of both sides and allow the audience members to decide for themselves. 
D)  Present his side based on evidence but don't cite sources.

If your listeners don't know you,you can establish credibility by doing all of the following except

How are the main points below organized I.Capital punishment is not a deterrent to crime II.Capital punishment is more costly than life imprisonment III.Capital punishment is ethically and morally unjustifiable

The two basic types of persuasive presentations include

Having an abundance of dynamism is better than moderate dynamism.

The higher your credibility,the MORE persuasive you can expect to become.

A speaker who is open-minded,impartial,and appears to view evidence and arguments in an Unbiased manner is exhibiting the characteristic of

The Communication Process

Communication in the Workplace

Conflict, Culture, and Relationships

Effective Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Overcoming Obstacles to Communication in the Electronic Age

Basic Information for All Types of Interviews

The Employment Interview

Small Group Communication and Problem-Solving

Participation and Leadership in Teams

Informative Presentations

Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Polishing Your Written Communication

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Exam 13: Persuasive Presentations

If your listeners don't know you,you can establish credibility by doing all of the following except

How are the main points below organized I.Capital punishment is not a deterrent to crime II.Capital punishment is more costly than life imprisonment III.Capital punishment is ethically and morally unjustifiable

The two basic types of persuasive presentations include

Having an abundance of dynamism is better than moderate dynamism.

The higher your credibility,the MORE persuasive you can expect to become.

A speaker who is open-minded,impartial,and appears to view evidence and arguments in an Unbiased manner is exhibiting the characteristic of

The Communication Process

Communication in the Workplace

Conflict, Culture, and Relationships

Effective Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Overcoming Obstacles to Communication in the Electronic Age

Basic Information for All Types of Interviews

The Employment Interview

Small Group Communication and Problem-Solving

Participation and Leadership in Teams

Informative Presentations

Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Polishing Your Written Communication

Filters