Question 1

What is the act of convincing an audience to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the act of convincing an...

Question 2

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Satisfying the need

Accepted Answer

A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem 
A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Ethics

Accepted Answer

A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem 
A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem

Question 4

An incorrect premise means the conclusion is faulty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When your audience already understands the problem but is looking for the best solutions, then the ________ is the most appropriate way to organize your persuasive speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When your audience already understands the problem...

Question 6

Trustworthiness and ethics is the speaker's demonstrated ability, quality, or special knowledge about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) _____________ argument helps your audience understand your ideas and increases the likelihood that they will be persuaded.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  logical 
C)  fallacious 
D)  chronological 
A)  emotional 
B)  logical 
C)  fallacious 
D)  chronological

Question 8

Identify the four speaker credibility appeals that help the audience perceive the speaker as someone who is qualified to speak on a particular topic.

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The answer of Identify the four speaker credibility appeals that...

Question 9

The act of convincing an audience, through verbal and nonverbal communication, to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action is called

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  refutation. 
C)  persuasion. 
D)  argumentation. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  refutation. 
C)  persuasion. 
D)  argumentation.

Question 10

The problem/solution plan allows you to compare your solution to others, and to show how your plan or proposal is superior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Arousing attention

Accepted Answer

A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem 
A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem

Question 12

Deductive reasoning is

Accepted Answer

A)  based on picking apart the weaknesses of an argument. 
B)  moving from specific instances to generalizations. 
C)  building common ground with one's audience. 
D)  moving from generalizations to specific instances. 
A)  based on picking apart the weaknesses of an argument. 
B)  moving from specific instances to generalizations. 
C)  building common ground with one's audience. 
D)  moving from generalizations to specific instances.

Question 13

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Motivated sequence

Accepted Answer

A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem 
A)  The kind of "character" you communicate to your audience 
B)  Creating a visual image that projects what will happen if our proposal is embraced or rejected 
C)  Demonstrated ability or quality 
D)  Urging the audience to demonstrate its support 
E)  Design focused on creating a sense of need and then explaining how that need can be satisfied
F) Degree of excitement you bring to your presentation
G) Rules that govern moral behavior
H) Character and integrity perceived by the audience
I) Attempting to capture the audience's interests
J) Determining the problem our topic suggests
K) Arguing how our proposal will resolve the problem

Question 14

Anna Jane is trying to decide the best way to organize her persuasive speech. She wants to show her audience that many college students rely too heavily on energy drinks to stay awake. She then wants to offer her audience alternatives to these overly caffeinated and sugary drinks. In order for Anna Jane to illustrate these points, how should she organize her speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem/solution. 
B)  Topical sequence. 
C)  Chronological sequence. 
D)  Motivated sequence. 
A)  Problem/solution. 
B)  Topical sequence. 
C)  Chronological sequence. 
D)  Motivated sequence.

Question 15

According to Monroe, visualizing the results means you want to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Show your audience visual aids. 
B)  Urge your audience in the strongest terms what action to take. 
C)  Create an image in your audience's minds that illustrates what will happen if they embrace or reject your proposal. 
D)  Show your audience that you appreciate their attention. 
A)  Show your audience visual aids. 
B)  Urge your audience in the strongest terms what action to take. 
C)  Create an image in your audience's minds that illustrates what will happen if they embrace or reject your proposal. 
D)  Show your audience that you appreciate their attention.

Question 16

At a town hall meeting, Yone spoke about the number of children in their community whose families could not afford to buy their children presents this holiday season. Capitalizing on her audience's attention and concern, Yone challenged her audience to donate a new toy to the "Toys For Tots" organization. Urging the audience to act satisfies what step in Monroe's motivated sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualizing for results 
B)  Showing a need 
C)  Arousing attention 
D)  Calling for action 
A)  Visualizing for results 
B)  Showing a need 
C)  Arousing attention 
D)  Calling for action

Question 17

What are the rules that govern moral behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trustworthiness 
B)  Competence 
C)  Dynamism 
D)  Ethics 
A)  Trustworthiness 
B)  Competence 
C)  Dynamism 
D)  Ethics

Question 18

Which organizational style suggests putting your strongest ideas either first or last but not in the middle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem/solution 
B)  Motivated sequence 
C)  Topical sequence 
D)  Comparative advantage 
A)  Problem/solution 
B)  Motivated sequence 
C)  Topical sequence 
D)  Comparative advantage

Question 19

Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances to generalizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Visualizing the results is used to create a visual image that projects what will happen if your proposal is embraced, or what will happen if it is rejected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the act of convincing an audience to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action?

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Satisfying the need

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Ethics

An incorrect premise means the conclusion is faulty.

When your audience already understands the problem but is looking for the best solutions, then the ________ is the most appropriate way to organize your persuasive speech.

Trustworthiness and ethics is the speaker's demonstrated ability, quality, or special knowledge about a topic.

A(n) _____________ argument helps your audience understand your ideas and increases the likelihood that they will be persuaded.

Identify the four speaker credibility appeals that help the audience perceive the speaker as someone who is qualified to speak on a particular topic.

The act of convincing an audience, through verbal and nonverbal communication, to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action is called

The problem/solution plan allows you to compare your solution to others, and to show how your plan or proposal is superior.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Arousing attention

Deductive reasoning is

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Motivated sequence

According to Monroe, visualizing the results means you want to do what?

What are the rules that govern moral behavior?

Which organizational style suggests putting your strongest ideas either first or last but not in the middle?

Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances to generalizations.

Visualizing the results is used to create a visual image that projects what will happen if your proposal is embraced, or what will happen if it is rejected.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

Filters

Exam 16: The Persuasive Speech

What is the act of convincing an audience to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action?

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Satisfying the need

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Ethics

An incorrect premise means the conclusion is faulty.

When your audience already understands the problem but is looking for the best solutions, then the ________ is the most appropriate way to organize your persuasive speech.

Trustworthiness and ethics is the speaker's demonstrated ability, quality, or special knowledge about a topic.

A(n) _____________ argument helps your audience understand your ideas and increases the likelihood that they will be persuaded.

Identify the four speaker credibility appeals that help the audience perceive the speaker as someone who is qualified to speak on a particular topic.

The act of convincing an audience, through verbal and nonverbal communication, to adopt or change an attitude, belief, or value, or to take an action is called

The problem/solution plan allows you to compare your solution to others, and to show how your plan or proposal is superior.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Arousing attention

Deductive reasoning is

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Motivated sequence

According to Monroe, visualizing the results means you want to do what?

What are the rules that govern moral behavior?

Which organizational style suggests putting your strongest ideas either first or last but not in the middle?

Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances to generalizations.

Visualizing the results is used to create a visual image that projects what will happen if your proposal is embraced, or what will happen if it is rejected.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

Filters