Question 1

Both Aristotle and Cicero discussed common emotions to which speakers could appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

List and discuss the typical features of most stories, giving an example of each to enrich your answer. Does Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony to the DNC Credentials Committee contain some these features? Explain which features are present in her speech.

Accepted Answer

Most stories typically have several common features, including a setting, characters, a plot, conflict, and resolution.

The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which the events take place. For example, in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, the setting is the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s.

Characters are the individuals who drive the story forward and are typically well-developed with their own personalities, motivations, and conflicts. In "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, the main characters include Harry, Hermione, and Ron, each with their own unique traits and backgrounds.

The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the plot follows the mysterious Jay Gatsby as he tries to win back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.

Conflict is the central struggle or problem that the characters face, which drives the narrative forward. In "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, the main conflict is Katniss Everdeen's fight for survival in a dystopian society.

Finally, the resolution is the outcome of the story, where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved. In "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, the resolution comes when Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy overcome their misunderstandings and find happiness together.

Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony to the DNC Credentials Committee contains many of these features. The setting is the 1964 Democratic National Convention, where she spoke out against the injustices faced by African Americans in the South. The characters include Fannie Lou Hamer herself, as well as the members of the committee and the larger civil rights movement. The plot follows her impassioned speech and the reactions of those in attendance. The conflict is the systemic racism and voter suppression that she and others faced, and the resolution comes as her testimony brings national attention to these issues and helps to spur change. Overall, her testimony contains many of the typical features of a compelling story.

Question 3

The classical concept of pathos relates to rational proof.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a common use for stories or narratives in public speeches, according to your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  to magnify a virtue 
B)  to support an argument 
C)  to calculate audience interests 
D)  to illustrate an idea 
A)  to magnify a virtue 
B)  to support an argument 
C)  to calculate audience interests 
D)  to illustrate an idea

Question 5

Whereas a personal anecdote tells an audience about something that happened to the speaker, a(n) anecdote recounts events from recent times.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  contemporary 
C)  fictional 
D)  persuasive 
E)  informational 
A)  historical 
B)  contemporary 
C)  fictional 
D)  persuasive 
E)  informational

Question 6

List and discuss the developmental elements of the narrative structure, giving an example of each element to enrich your answer. Why do audiences find narratives compelling?

Accepted Answer

The developmental elements of narrative

Question 7

Dialogue is a commonly employed in narratives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Properly constructed stories typically feature which of the following narrative elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  humor 
B)  specific details 
C)  persuasive appeals 
D)  interest factors 
E)  choices A, B, and D
F) all of the above 
A)  humor 
B)  specific details 
C)  persuasive appeals 
D)  interest factors 
E)  choices A, B, and D
F) all of the above

Question 9

Aristotle and other classical rhetoricians believed that pathos reflected reasonable psychological motivations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Both Aristotle and Cicero discussed common emotions to which speakers could appeal.

List and discuss the typical features of most stories, giving an example of each to enrich your answer. Does Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony to the DNC Credentials Committee contain some these features? Explain which features are present in her speech.

The classical concept of pathos relates to rational proof.

Which of the following is not a common use for stories or narratives in public speeches, according to your textbook?

Whereas a personal anecdote tells an audience about something that happened to the speaker, a(n) anecdote recounts events from recent times.

List and discuss the developmental elements of the narrative structure, giving an example of each element to enrich your answer. Why do audiences find narratives compelling?

Dialogue is a commonly employed in narratives.

Properly constructed stories typically feature which of the following narrative elements?

Aristotle and other classical rhetoricians believed that pathos reflected reasonable psychological motivations.

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Civic Persuasive Appeals

Eulogies

Crisis Speeches

Technical Briefings

Lectures

Speaking From a Manuscript

On Camera Speaking

Rhetorical Styles

Advanced Listening: the Speech About a Speech

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Exam 10: Storytelling

Both Aristotle and Cicero discussed common emotions to which speakers could appeal.

List and discuss the typical features of most stories, giving an example of each to enrich your answer. Does Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony to the DNC Credentials Committee contain some these features? Explain which features are present in her speech.

The classical concept of pathos relates to rational proof.

Which of the following is not a common use for stories or narratives in public speeches, according to your textbook?

Whereas a personal anecdote tells an audience about something that happened to the speaker, a(n) anecdote recounts events from recent times.

List and discuss the developmental elements of the narrative structure, giving an example of each element to enrich your answer. Why do audiences find narratives compelling?

Dialogue is a commonly employed in narratives.

Properly constructed stories typically feature which of the following narrative elements?

Aristotle and other classical rhetoricians believed that pathos reflected reasonable psychological motivations.

The Speech of Introduction

Opinion Give and Take

Proposals

Civic Persuasive Appeals

Eulogies

Crisis Speeches

Technical Briefings

Lectures

Speaking From a Manuscript

On Camera Speaking

Rhetorical Styles

Advanced Listening: the Speech About a Speech

Filters