Question 1

Effective crisis speeches ask for audience members' input on plans to address the crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Aristotle emphasized the idea of developing or constructing credibility through the words of a speech itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The contemporary term for the Aristotelian word ethos is "source credibility."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Competent crisis speakers should do all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the parameters of the crisis situation 
B)  speak at the right time 
C)  demonstrate understanding of the crisis situation 
D)  announce a course of action to address the crisis 
E)  wait to speak until the crisis is widely reported in the media 
A)  identify the parameters of the crisis situation 
B)  speak at the right time 
C)  demonstrate understanding of the crisis situation 
D)  announce a course of action to address the crisis 
E)  wait to speak until the crisis is widely reported in the media

Question 5

According to Aristotle, a speaker's character depends on three components. List and discuss each of these three components. Why is a speaker's good character (ethos) so crucial for effective crisis speaking?

Accepted Answer

According to Aristotle, a speaker's char

Question 6

List and discuss six of the seven guidelines for developing a crisis speech, using a chronological approach. Consider how ethos impacts each of these steps. Be specific.

Accepted Answer

Developing a crisis speech requires care

Question 7

Crises typically call forth spoken responses from our leaders. According to your textbook, all but which of the following are requirements of standard crisis speeches:

Accepted Answer

A)  assignment of blame for creating the crisis 
B)  a thorough understanding of the crisis situation 
C)  clear reassurance that the crisis threat will be addressed successfully 
D)  thoughtful analysis of audience perceptions of the crisis 
A)  assignment of blame for creating the crisis 
B)  a thorough understanding of the crisis situation 
C)  clear reassurance that the crisis threat will be addressed successfully 
D)  thoughtful analysis of audience perceptions of the crisis

Question 8

According to your textbook, the "first action step" of a crisis speech is:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating your knowledge of the facts of the situation 
B)  linking support for crisis policy to sound ethics 
C)  asserting your ability to control or positively modify the crisis 
D)  arguing for support of your crisis plan 
A)  demonstrating your knowledge of the facts of the situation 
B)  linking support for crisis policy to sound ethics 
C)  asserting your ability to control or positively modify the crisis 
D)  arguing for support of your crisis plan

Question 9

Appeals to patriotism, endurance, and trust are often found in crisis speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Effective crisis speeches ask for audience members' input on plans to address the crisis.

Aristotle emphasized the idea of developing or constructing credibility through the words of a speech itself.

The contemporary term for the Aristotelian word ethos is "source credibility."

Competent crisis speakers should do all of the following, except:

According to Aristotle, a speaker's character depends on three components. List and discuss each of these three components. Why is a speaker's good character (ethos) so crucial for effective crisis speaking?

List and discuss six of the seven guidelines for developing a crisis speech, using a chronological approach. Consider how ethos impacts each of these steps. Be specific.

Crises typically call forth spoken responses from our leaders. According to your textbook, all but which of the following are requirements of standard crisis speeches:

According to your textbook, the "first action step" of a crisis speech is:

Appeals to patriotism, endurance, and trust are often found in crisis speeches.

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Civic Persuasive Appeals

Eulogies

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 6: Crisis Speeches

Effective crisis speeches ask for audience members' input on plans to address the crisis.

Aristotle emphasized the idea of developing or constructing credibility through the words of a speech itself.

The contemporary term for the Aristotelian word ethos is "source credibility."

Competent crisis speakers should do all of the following, except:

According to Aristotle, a speaker's character depends on three components. List and discuss each of these three components. Why is a speaker's good character (ethos) so crucial for effective crisis speaking?

List and discuss six of the seven guidelines for developing a crisis speech, using a chronological approach. Consider how ethos impacts each of these steps. Be specific.

Crises typically call forth spoken responses from our leaders. According to your textbook, all but which of the following are requirements of standard crisis speeches:

According to your textbook, the "first action step" of a crisis speech is:

Appeals to patriotism, endurance, and trust are often found in crisis speeches.

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Civic Persuasive Appeals

Eulogies

Technical Briefings

Lectures

Speaking From a Manuscript

Storytelling

On Camera Speaking

Rhetorical Styles

Advanced Listening: the Speech About a Speech

Filters