Exam 15: Speaking to Persuade

The perception the audience has of you after you have concluded your speech,answered any questions,and left the area is your derived credibility.

In a speech about improved public safety,Stewie called for his audience to sign a petition to support current legislation that he felt would improve the situation.What type of audience is best suited for this kind of appeal?

Imelda wants to persuade her audience that driving hybrid vehicles is an effective method of conserving fuel.You recognize this as a proposition of _____.

The perception the audience forms of you as you present your speech is _____ credibility.

_____ credibility is the impression of a speaker's believability based on what the speaker says and does during the speech.

Which of the following is/are true of The Elaboration Likelihood Model?

Using emotion may be referred to as_____.

In her persuasive speech,Beatrice says the following: "So,by using these simple steps,you will save time,money,and energy." What form of persuasive appeal is this?

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for an unreceptive audience?

Using force to achieve your goal is called_____.

Frazier is listening to a persuasive speech on assisted suicide.With the new information presented in the speech,he is learning more about the problem and begins to question his own opinion.What is the best term for what Frazier is experiencing?

Briefly discuss the difference between an attitude,value,and a belief.Give an example of each.Why are these differences important to a speaker?

Differentiate between the three types of propositions (fact,value,policy).

"Maine is the most beautiful state in the country" is an example of a proposition of policy.

Briefly explain what it means to use a non sequitur.

A syllogism is part of which type of reasoning?

"I saw smoke coming from behind the mountain and,when I arrived at that side of the mountain,I noticed a fire in a wooded area.The smoke must have come from the fire.' This is an example reasoning by analogy.

A three-part argument that consists of a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion used by Ralph in his speech is known as causal reasoning.

Letting the audience know about your personal experiences with your topic is a good way to develop your credibility.

The process of changing or reinforcing attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior is the process of _____.