Question 1

Which of the following in not one of the guidelines that your textbook suggests for speaking in civic organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate, don't antagonize 
B)  be ready to speak 
C)  focus on today, not yesterday or someday 
D)  speak as late as possible in the meeting 
E)  understand the organization's manner of conducting meetings 
A)  communicate, don't antagonize 
B)  be ready to speak 
C)  focus on today, not yesterday or someday 
D)  speak as late as possible in the meeting 
E)  understand the organization's manner of conducting meetings D

Question 2

The Aristotelian concept of artistic proof is concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  resources of thought and language that are generated by the speaker 
B)  factual material that the speaker gathers from external research sources 
C)  rhetorical commonplaces 
D)  choices A and C 
E)  all of the above 
A)  resources of thought and language that are generated by the speaker 
B)  factual material that the speaker gathers from external research sources 
C)  rhetorical commonplaces 
D)  choices A and C 
E)  all of the above D

Question 3

Sarcasm and invective are good tools to gain attention and acceptance in civic speaking situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Artistic proof is typically said to come from three primary origins, according to your textbook. List and discuss each of these origins, giving an example of each to enrich your answer.

Accepted Answer

The three primary origins of artistic pr

Question 5

When speaking at public meetings, it is best to use inclusive language to reflect the interests of the group, rather than your own self interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to your textbook, rhetorical arguments may be based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  common sense 
B)  probability 
C)  the collective wisdom of the community 
D)  all of the above 
E)  choices B and C only 
A)  common sense 
B)  probability 
C)  the collective wisdom of the community 
D)  all of the above 
E)  choices B and C only

Question 7

In civic speaking situations, it is wise to repeat the arguments of others, even if you don't refute them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Individuals who speak in civic situations should focus on keeping their remarks brief and pertinent to the topic under discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Robert's Rules of Order, commonly called Parliamentary Procedure, are often used in civic meetings. What are the advantages that accrue from their use?

Accepted Answer

Robert's Rules of Order, also known as P

Question 10

List and discuss the four guidelines for speaking at civic meetings that are explained in your textbook. Which one of the four do you think is most important? Least important? Why?

Accepted Answer

The four guidelines for speaking at civi

Which of the following in not one of the guidelines that your textbook suggests for speaking in civic organizations?

The Aristotelian concept of artistic proof is concerned with:

Sarcasm and invective are good tools to gain attention and acceptance in civic speaking situations.

Artistic proof is typically said to come from three primary origins, according to your textbook. List and discuss each of these origins, giving an example of each to enrich your answer.

When speaking at public meetings, it is best to use inclusive language to reflect the interests of the group, rather than your own self interest.

According to your textbook, rhetorical arguments may be based on:

In civic speaking situations, it is wise to repeat the arguments of others, even if you don't refute them.

Individuals who speak in civic situations should focus on keeping their remarks brief and pertinent to the topic under discussion.

Robert's Rules of Order, commonly called Parliamentary Procedure, are often used in civic meetings. What are the advantages that accrue from their use?

List and discuss the four guidelines for speaking at civic meetings that are explained in your textbook. Which one of the four do you think is most important? Least important? Why?

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Eulogies

Crisis Speeches

Technical Briefings

Lectures

Speaking From a Manuscript

Storytelling

On Camera Speaking

Rhetorical Styles

Advanced Listening: the Speech About a Speech

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Exam 4: Civic Persuasive Appeals

Which of the following in not one of the guidelines that your textbook suggests for speaking in civic organizations?

The Aristotelian concept of artistic proof is concerned with:

Sarcasm and invective are good tools to gain attention and acceptance in civic speaking situations.

Artistic proof is typically said to come from three primary origins, according to your textbook. List and discuss each of these origins, giving an example of each to enrich your answer.

When speaking at public meetings, it is best to use inclusive language to reflect the interests of the group, rather than your own self interest.

According to your textbook, rhetorical arguments may be based on:

In civic speaking situations, it is wise to repeat the arguments of others, even if you don't refute them.

Individuals who speak in civic situations should focus on keeping their remarks brief and pertinent to the topic under discussion.

Robert's Rules of Order, commonly called Parliamentary Procedure, are often used in civic meetings. What are the advantages that accrue from their use?

List and discuss the four guidelines for speaking at civic meetings that are explained in your textbook. Which one of the four do you think is most important? Least important? Why?

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Eulogies

Crisis Speeches

Technical Briefings

Lectures

Speaking From a Manuscript

Storytelling

On Camera Speaking

Rhetorical Styles

Advanced Listening: the Speech About a Speech

Filters