Question 1

Which of the following is (are)ways to enhance pathos in persuasive speaking?

Accepted Answer

A) Personalize the issue,problem or topic. 
B) Use nonverbal to accentuate or highlight the key information. 
C) Appear to know about what you (as the speaker)are talking about. 
D) Appear to care about the welfare of the audience members. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Personalize the issue,problem or topic. 
B) Use nonverbal to accentuate or highlight the key information. 
C) Appear to know about what you (as the speaker)are talking about. 
D) Appear to care about the welfare of the audience members. 
E) All of the above. A

Question 2

You begin your speech by stating that "global temperature is melting ice in Antarctica."  You then provide examples that illustrate how the entire planet is experiencing a rise in global temperature.This choice to organize your information in this way is an example of what type of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) deductive 
B) inductive 
C) warrant 
D) claim 
E) qualifier 
A) deductive 
B) inductive 
C) warrant 
D) claim 
E) qualifier B

Question 3

It is more effective to berate listeners for what they are or aren't doing than to encourage them to do something that might feel good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

"Democrats favor restrictions on handguns.Next,they'll be taking all of our guns away." This statement is an example of: ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Democrats favor restrictions on handguns.Next,they'll be taking...

Question 5

Exhibit 18-1
The next five questions refer to the following statement: "John is a United States citizen because he is native born.We all know that usually native born Americans are United States citizens because of U.S.law and the Constitution,unless of course,they renounce their citizenship."
-Which of the following statements is the warrant?

Accepted Answer

A) John is a United States citizen. 
B) John is native born. 
C) All native born Americans are United States citizens. 
D) Unless they renounce their citizenship 
E) usually 
A) John is a United States citizen. 
B) John is native born. 
C) All native born Americans are United States citizens. 
D) Unless they renounce their citizenship 
E) usually

Question 6

Which of the following is not a guideline for effective persuasive speeches?

Accepted Answer

A) Create common ground with the listeners. 
B) Adapt to the listeners. 
C) Avoid fallacious reasoning. 
D) Organize informative information first. 
E) All of these answers are guidelines for effective persuasive speeches. 
A) Create common ground with the listeners. 
B) Adapt to the listeners. 
C) Avoid fallacious reasoning. 
D) Organize informative information first. 
E) All of these answers are guidelines for effective persuasive speeches.

Question 7

If listeners already know a lot about your topic,you don't need to present both sides of the argument to enhance credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The statement,"the death penalty doesn't deter crime" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a claim. 
B) grounds. 
C) a warrant. 
D) a qualifier. 
E) a rebuttal. 
A) a claim. 
B) grounds. 
C) a warrant. 
D) a qualifier. 
E) a rebuttal.

Question 9

What are three ways you can enhance pathos in persuasive speaking.Give two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Three ways to enhance pathos in persuasi

Question 10

Common ground is not relevant in persuasive speeches,only in informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Persuasive speaking only involves one communicator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term that Kenneth Burke used for the process of finding common ground between two people was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that Kenneth Burke used for...

Question 13

Aristotle taught his rhetoric students that arguments,reasoning,and evidence are used to support claims.When a persuasive speaker plans and prepares the message with this assertion in mind,what type of persuasive proof is highlighted?

Accepted Answer

A) logos 
B) ethos 
C) pathos 
D) mythos 
E) logistics 
A) logos 
B) ethos 
C) pathos 
D) mythos 
E) logistics

Question 14

What kind of fallacy includes a broad claim based on too limited evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) ad hominem 
B) post hoc,ergo propter hoc 
C) slippery slope 
D) hasty generalization 
E) red herring argument 
A) ad hominem 
B) post hoc,ergo propter hoc 
C) slippery slope 
D) hasty generalization 
E) red herring argument

Question 15

The motivated sequence pattern intensifies listeners' desires for a solution by helping them visualize what it would mean and gains their active commitment to being part of the solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inductive reasoning begins with specific examples and reasons to a larger claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"Don't vote for Bush because the economy faltered after he took office." This statement is an example of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

post hoc,e

Question 18

Exhibit 18-1
The next five questions refer to the following statement: "John is a United States citizen because he is native born.We all know that usually native born Americans are United States citizens because of U.S.law and the Constitution,unless of course,they renounce their citizenship."
-Which of the following statements is the grounds?

Accepted Answer

A) John is a United States citizen. 
B) John is native born. 
C) All native born Americans are United States citizens. 
D) Unless they renounce their citizenship 
E) usually 
A) John is a United States citizen. 
B) John is native born. 
C) All native born Americans are United States citizens. 
D) Unless they renounce their citizenship 
E) usually

Question 19

Tom's specific purpose is to convince his audience that texting and driving should not be made illegal."I'm really good driver,and I text a lot.I'm a member of my baseball team,on student council,and I go to church regularly." These statements are an example of what kind of fallacy?

Accepted Answer

A) either-or 
B) ad hominem 
C) slippery slope 
D) red herring 
E) post hoc 
A) either-or 
B) ad hominem 
C) slippery slope 
D) red herring 
E) post hoc

Question 20

Inoculation involves "immunization" of listeners to opposing ideas and arguments that they may later encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is (are)ways to enhance pathos in persuasive speaking?

You begin your speech by stating that "global temperature is melting ice in Antarctica." You then provide examples that illustrate how the entire planet is experiencing a rise in global temperature.This choice to organize your information in this way is an example of what type of reasoning?

It is more effective to berate listeners for what they are or aren't doing than to encourage them to do something that might feel good.

"Democrats favor restrictions on handguns.Next,they'll be taking all of our guns away." This statement is an example of: ____________________.

Which of the following is not a guideline for effective persuasive speeches?

If listeners already know a lot about your topic,you don't need to present both sides of the argument to enhance credibility.

The statement,"the death penalty doesn't deter crime" is an example of

What are three ways you can enhance pathos in persuasive speaking.Give two examples of each.

Common ground is not relevant in persuasive speeches,only in informative speeches.

Persuasive speaking only involves one communicator.

The term that Kenneth Burke used for the process of finding common ground between two people was ____________________.

Aristotle taught his rhetoric students that arguments,reasoning,and evidence are used to support claims.When a persuasive speaker plans and prepares the message with this assertion in mind,what type of persuasive proof is highlighted?

What kind of fallacy includes a broad claim based on too limited evidence?

The motivated sequence pattern intensifies listeners' desires for a solution by helping them visualize what it would mean and gains their active commitment to being part of the solution.

Inductive reasoning begins with specific examples and reasons to a larger claim.

"Don't vote for Bush because the economy faltered after he took office." This statement is an example of ____________________.

Tom's specific purpose is to convince his audience that texting and driving should not be made illegal."I'm really good driver,and I text a lot.I'm a member of my baseball team,on student council,and I go to church regularly." These statements are an example of what kind of fallacy?

Inoculation involves "immunization" of listeners to opposing ideas and arguments that they may later encounter.

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Exam 16: Persuasive Speaking

Which of the following is (are)ways to enhance pathos in persuasive speaking?

You begin your speech by stating that "global temperature is melting ice in Antarctica." You then provide examples that illustrate how the entire planet is experiencing a rise in global temperature.This choice to organize your information in this way is an example of what type of reasoning?

It is more effective to berate listeners for what they are or aren't doing than to encourage them to do something that might feel good.

"Democrats favor restrictions on handguns.Next,they'll be taking all of our guns away." This statement is an example of: ____________________.

Which of the following is not a guideline for effective persuasive speeches?

If listeners already know a lot about your topic,you don't need to present both sides of the argument to enhance credibility.

The statement,"the death penalty doesn't deter crime" is an example of

What are three ways you can enhance pathos in persuasive speaking.Give two examples of each.

Common ground is not relevant in persuasive speeches,only in informative speeches.

Persuasive speaking only involves one communicator.

The term that Kenneth Burke used for the process of finding common ground between two people was ____________________.

Aristotle taught his rhetoric students that arguments,reasoning,and evidence are used to support claims.When a persuasive speaker plans and prepares the message with this assertion in mind,what type of persuasive proof is highlighted?

What kind of fallacy includes a broad claim based on too limited evidence?

The motivated sequence pattern intensifies listeners' desires for a solution by helping them visualize what it would mean and gains their active commitment to being part of the solution.

Inductive reasoning begins with specific examples and reasons to a larger claim.

"Don't vote for Bush because the economy faltered after he took office." This statement is an example of ____________________.

Tom's specific purpose is to convince his audience that texting and driving should not be made illegal."I'm really good driver,and I text a lot.I'm a member of my baseball team,on student council,and I go to church regularly." These statements are an example of what kind of fallacy?

Inoculation involves "immunization" of listeners to opposing ideas and arguments that they may later encounter.

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Interviewing

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