Question 1

Which philosopher viewed credibility as central to any effective rhetoric?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quintilian 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Socrates 
D)  Plato 
A)  Quintilian 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Socrates 
D)  Plato

Question 2

Developing a clear organizational structure will enhance both informative and persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using an argument that is flawed or incoherent is a violation of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  logos. 
D)  rhetoric. 
A)  ethos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  logos. 
D)  rhetoric.

Question 4

Cindy is concerned that her presentation does not follow a logical sequence. Which persuasive appeal should she work on before making her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos 
B)  logos 
C)  pathos 
D)  outlining 
A)  ethos 
B)  logos 
C)  pathos 
D)  outlining

Question 5

_________________ is simply reasoning from an analogy; it is making an argument by comparing two cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Analogical reasoning 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Causal reasoning 
A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Analogical reasoning 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Causal reasoning

Question 6

Speakers should point out other possible causes when persuading with a causal reasoning technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Disagreeing with an idea is referred to as active disagreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rashid's company is considering adopting a new policy. A competitor adopted the same policy and received bad press. He thinks that they too will receive bad publicity if they adopt the policy. Rashid is using

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  deductive reasoning. 
C)  analogical reasoning. 
D)  logical reasoning. 
A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  deductive reasoning. 
C)  analogical reasoning. 
D)  logical reasoning.

Question 9

Mentioning previous work experience, awards, and recognitions is one way of establishing

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  logos. 
D)  rapport. 
A)  ethos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  logos. 
D)  rapport.

Question 10

Another name for active agreement is

Accepted Answer

A)  forceful agreement. 
B)  strong agreement. 
C)  request for involvement. 
D)  call to action. 
A)  forceful agreement. 
B)  strong agreement. 
C)  request for involvement. 
D)  call to action.

Which philosopher viewed credibility as central to any effective rhetoric?

Developing a clear organizational structure will enhance both informative and persuasive speeches.

Using an argument that is flawed or incoherent is a violation of

Cindy is concerned that her presentation does not follow a logical sequence. Which persuasive appeal should she work on before making her presentation?

_________________ is simply reasoning from an analogy; it is making an argument by comparing two cases.

Speakers should point out other possible causes when persuading with a causal reasoning technique.

Disagreeing with an idea is referred to as active disagreement.

Rashid's company is considering adopting a new policy. A competitor adopted the same policy and received bad press. He thinks that they too will receive bad publicity if they adopt the policy. Rashid is using

Mentioning previous work experience, awards, and recognitions is one way of establishing

Another name for active agreement is

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Résumés, Interviews, and Negotiations

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

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Exam 11: Informing and Persuading

Which philosopher viewed credibility as central to any effective rhetoric?

Developing a clear organizational structure will enhance both informative and persuasive speeches.

Using an argument that is flawed or incoherent is a violation of

Cindy is concerned that her presentation does not follow a logical sequence. Which persuasive appeal should she work on before making her presentation?

_________________ is simply reasoning from an analogy; it is making an argument by comparing two cases.

Speakers should point out other possible causes when persuading with a causal reasoning technique.

Disagreeing with an idea is referred to as active disagreement.

Rashid's company is considering adopting a new policy. A competitor adopted the same policy and received bad press. He thinks that they too will receive bad publicity if they adopt the policy. Rashid is using

Mentioning previous work experience, awards, and recognitions is one way of establishing

Another name for active agreement is

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Résumés, Interviews, and Negotiations

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Speech Design

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

Filters