Question 1

If your audience has many members from collectivist cultures, you would do well to incorporate themes such as

Accepted Answer

A)  independence and nonconformity. 
B)  family and loyalty. 
C)  uniqueness and directness. 
D)  competence and achievement. 
A)  independence and nonconformity. 
B)  family and loyalty. 
C)  uniqueness and directness. 
D)  competence and achievement.

Question 2

What is unique about questions of policy? Explain how they are different from questions of value.

Accepted Answer

When a speaker moves beyond trying to co

Question 3

What makes a speaker credible, and how the three aspects of credibility are defined, will vary from one culture to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A child psychologist speaking at a PTA meeting stresses fairness and accuracy, interest in the audience and their family's welfare, and concern for enduring values and lasting truths. These qualities are indicative of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child psychologist speaking at a PTA...

Question 5

The need for food, water, and air is satisfied for most U.S. college students, so referring to these _____ from Maslow's hierarchy will probably not motivate classmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  belonging needs 
B)  safety needs 
C)  psychological needs 
D)  physiological needs 
A)  belonging needs 
B)  safety needs 
C)  psychological needs 
D)  physiological needs

Question 6

A presidential campaign manager tapes a pep talk telling volunteer workers they are "the best, the brightest, the most brilliant strategists I have ever seen," knowing that assigning these traits will get them to act accordingly. What is he doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda-setting 
B)  positive labeling 
C)  name-calling 
D)  low-context speaking 
A)  agenda-setting 
B)  positive labeling 
C)  name-calling 
D)  low-context speaking

Question 7

Several pro-choice advocates want to address an anti-abortion rally and convince the crowd of their viewpoint. They should understand that generally, people

Accepted Answer

A)  change in small increments over a long period of time. 
B)  almost never change attitudes or beliefs no matter what. 
C)  are more easily persuaded on major issues than minor ones. 
D)  often reverse their opinion on the spot if the speaker is good enough. 
A)  change in small increments over a long period of time. 
B)  almost never change attitudes or beliefs no matter what. 
C)  are more easily persuaded on major issues than minor ones. 
D)  often reverse their opinion on the spot if the speaker is good enough.

Question 8

Speakers are often advised to appeal to the attitudes of listeners if they want to convince them. They need to understand that an attitude is

Accepted Answer

A)  a judgment or feeling about what is good or bad. 
B)  an overt and observable action. 
C)  a conviction in the existence of something. 
D)  a tendency to behave in a certain way. 
A)  a judgment or feeling about what is good or bad. 
B)  an overt and observable action. 
C)  a conviction in the existence of something. 
D)  a tendency to behave in a certain way.

Question 9

What are questions of fact, and how are they used in persuasive speeches? Describe how you would develop the main points, organize the information, and lend support while working on a persuasive speech based on questions of fact.

Accepted Answer

Questions of fact concern what is or is

Question 10

A head waiter has noticed poor customer service lately, so he plans a training session to make the case for stricter employee regulations and standards. This could be considered a speech with questions of demonstration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Questions of policy almost invariably involve

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term orientations. 
B)  questions of value. 
C)  long-term orientations. 
D)  questions of fact. 
A)  short-term orientations. 
B)  questions of value. 
C)  long-term orientations. 
D)  questions of fact.

Question 12

The three types of questions that help shape and construct persuasive speeches are questions of _____.

Accepted Answer

fact, valu

Question 13

In the world of public speaking, competence refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of factual information you have gathered about a subject. 
B)  the interest you have in a subject. 
C)  the ability you actually demonstrate in discussing a subject. 
D)  the knowledge and expertise the audience thinks you have about a subject. 
A)  the amount of factual information you have gathered about a subject. 
B)  the interest you have in a subject. 
C)  the ability you actually demonstrate in discussing a subject. 
D)  the knowledge and expertise the audience thinks you have about a subject.

Question 14

Freedom to do what you please and ability to have leisure time are two elements that define happiness, a major concern at the center of restrained cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In which situation is a "negative persuasion" effect occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a speaker moves the audience in the opposite direction of what was intended 
B)  when an audience perceives a speaker as overly pessimistic and gloomy 
C)  when a speaker stirs listeners to accept a harmful or hateful viewpoint 
D)  when a hostile audience is swayed by an unusually charismatic speaker 
A)  when a speaker moves the audience in the opposite direction of what was intended 
B)  when an audience perceives a speaker as overly pessimistic and gloomy 
C)  when a speaker stirs listeners to accept a harmful or hateful viewpoint 
D)  when a hostile audience is swayed by an unusually charismatic speaker

Question 16

A pediatrician wants to speak about contemporary parents who push and over-schedule their children to the point of exhaustion, asking, “Is this the right way to treat kids?” “Is this immoral?”  He is exploring the subject with questions of

Accepted Answer

A)  culture. 
B)  fact. 
C)  value. 
D)  policy. 
A)  culture. 
B)  fact. 
C)  value. 
D)  policy.

Question 17

Research indicates that even when audiences give a "yes response" on a small scale, they are not likely to agree with the speaker's larger arguments or comply with larger requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In reasoning from causes and effects, you have two choices: you may reason from cause to effect (from observed cause to unobserved effect) or from effect to cause (from observed effect to unobserved cause).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A lecture by a powerful but controversial political blogger appeals to fear and paranoia to promote his views. Listeners should remember that these types of emotional appeals

Accepted Answer

A)  represent what the speaker truly believes. 
B)  make the speaker seem credible. 
C)  can relate to either high or low motives. 
D)  constitute proof. 
A)  represent what the speaker truly believes. 
B)  make the speaker seem credible. 
C)  can relate to either high or low motives. 
D)  constitute proof.

Question 20

A campus leader wants to persuade other students to jump in and participate in service projects in the community one Saturday a month. What is her persuasive goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  to change values 
B)  to motivate to action 
C)  to strengthen beliefs 
D)  to weaken attitudes 
A)  to change values 
B)  to motivate to action 
C)  to strengthen beliefs 
D)  to weaken attitudes

If your audience has many members from collectivist cultures, you would do well to incorporate themes such as

What is unique about questions of policy? Explain how they are different from questions of value.

What makes a speaker credible, and how the three aspects of credibility are defined, will vary from one culture to another.

A child psychologist speaking at a PTA meeting stresses fairness and accuracy, interest in the audience and their family's welfare, and concern for enduring values and lasting truths. These qualities are indicative of _____.

The need for food, water, and air is satisfied for most U.S. college students, so referring to these _____ from Maslow's hierarchy will probably not motivate classmates.

A presidential campaign manager tapes a pep talk telling volunteer workers they are "the best, the brightest, the most brilliant strategists I have ever seen," knowing that assigning these traits will get them to act accordingly. What is he doing?

Several pro-choice advocates want to address an anti-abortion rally and convince the crowd of their viewpoint. They should understand that generally, people

Speakers are often advised to appeal to the attitudes of listeners if they want to convince them. They need to understand that an attitude is

What are questions of fact, and how are they used in persuasive speeches? Describe how you would develop the main points, organize the information, and lend support while working on a persuasive speech based on questions of fact.

A head waiter has noticed poor customer service lately, so he plans a training session to make the case for stricter employee regulations and standards. This could be considered a speech with questions of demonstration.

Questions of policy almost invariably involve

The three types of questions that help shape and construct persuasive speeches are questions of _____.

In the world of public speaking, competence refers to

Freedom to do what you please and ability to have leisure time are two elements that define happiness, a major concern at the center of restrained cultures.

In which situation is a "negative persuasion" effect occurring?

A pediatrician wants to speak about contemporary parents who push and over-schedule their children to the point of exhaustion, asking, “Is this the right way to treat kids?” “Is this immoral?” He is exploring the subject with questions of

Research indicates that even when audiences give a "yes response" on a small scale, they are not likely to agree with the speaker's larger arguments or comply with larger requests.

In reasoning from causes and effects, you have two choices: you may reason from cause to effect (from observed cause to unobserved effect) or from effect to cause (from observed effect to unobserved cause).

A lecture by a powerful but controversial political blogger appeals to fear and paranoia to promote his views. Listeners should remember that these types of emotional appeals

A campus leader wants to persuade other students to jump in and participate in service projects in the community one Saturday a month. What is her persuasive goal?

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 10: Persuading Your Audience

If your audience has many members from collectivist cultures, you would do well to incorporate themes such as

What is unique about questions of policy? Explain how they are different from questions of value.

What makes a speaker credible, and how the three aspects of credibility are defined, will vary from one culture to another.

A child psychologist speaking at a PTA meeting stresses fairness and accuracy, interest in the audience and their family's welfare, and concern for enduring values and lasting truths. These qualities are indicative of _____.

The need for food, water, and air is satisfied for most U.S. college students, so referring to these _____ from Maslow's hierarchy will probably not motivate classmates.

A presidential campaign manager tapes a pep talk telling volunteer workers they are "the best, the brightest, the most brilliant strategists I have ever seen," knowing that assigning these traits will get them to act accordingly. What is he doing?

Several pro-choice advocates want to address an anti-abortion rally and convince the crowd of their viewpoint. They should understand that generally, people

Speakers are often advised to appeal to the attitudes of listeners if they want to convince them. They need to understand that an attitude is

What are questions of fact, and how are they used in persuasive speeches? Describe how you would develop the main points, organize the information, and lend support while working on a persuasive speech based on questions of fact.

A head waiter has noticed poor customer service lately, so he plans a training session to make the case for stricter employee regulations and standards. This could be considered a speech with questions of demonstration.

Questions of policy almost invariably involve

The three types of questions that help shape and construct persuasive speeches are questions of _____.

In the world of public speaking, competence refers to

Freedom to do what you please and ability to have leisure time are two elements that define happiness, a major concern at the center of restrained cultures.

In which situation is a "negative persuasion" effect occurring?

A pediatrician wants to speak about contemporary parents who push and over-schedule their children to the point of exhaustion, asking, “Is this the right way to treat kids?” “Is this immoral?” He is exploring the subject with questions of

Research indicates that even when audiences give a "yes response" on a small scale, they are not likely to agree with the speaker's larger arguments or comply with larger requests.

In reasoning from causes and effects, you have two choices: you may reason from cause to effect (from observed cause to unobserved effect) or from effect to cause (from observed effect to unobserved cause).

A lecture by a powerful but controversial political blogger appeals to fear and paranoia to promote his views. Listeners should remember that these types of emotional appeals

A campus leader wants to persuade other students to jump in and participate in service projects in the community one Saturday a month. What is her persuasive goal?

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters