Deck 12: Persuasive Presentations

Question 1

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-Topic

Answer 1

Topic: the general subject of your presentation.

Question 2

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-General purpose

Answer 2

General purpose: large framing statement about the reason for the speech.

Question 3

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-Specific purpose

Answer 3

Specific purpose: refers to the exact goals of the persuasive presentation.

Question 4

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-Persuasive presentations

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-Questions of policy

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-Questions of values

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-Questions of fact

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-Attitudes

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-Beliefs

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-Organizational pattern

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-Cause-and-effect

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-Problem-solution

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-Monroe's Motivated Sequence

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-Argument by example

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-Hasty generalization

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-Argument by definition

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-Argument by analogy

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-False analogy

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-Arguments by cause

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-Arguments by sign

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-Arguments by statistic

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-Sample size

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-Argument by principle or value

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-Relevance

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-Ad hominem

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-Ad populum

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-Non sequitur

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-Sufficiency

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-Correlation not causation fallacy

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-Begging the question/circular reasoning

Question 31

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-Testimonial

Question 32

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-Credibility (ethos)

Question 33

--------------are statements about the reason for the speech.

A) Persuasive presentations
B) Specific purposes
C) Arguments by cause
D) General purposes
E) Testimonials

Question 34

Which organizational pattern is used with this argument?
I. Why the Southwestern United States is running out of water
II. The effects of a water shortage

A) Cause-and-effect
B) Problem-solution
C) Monroe's Motivated Sequence
D) Questions of fact
E) Argument by example

Question 35

Because people have different personalities, very few causes have a definite effect each time, which means that arguments by------------- are often too general.

A) sign
B) example
C) causal generalization
D) principle or value
E) inductive reasoning

Question 36

-----------can be used to reinforce existing ideas that your audience might hold.

A) Questions of policy
B) Persuasive presentations
C) Questions of value
D) General purposes
E) Specific purposes

Question 37

Which organizational pattern is used with this argument?
I. The local schools are in disrepair.
II. The problem can be solved by increasing property taxes.

A) Cause-and-effect
B) Problem-solution
C) Monroe's Motivated Sequence
D) Questions of fact
E) Argument by example

Question 38

It may take a lot more than one persuasive presentation to change people's

A) attitudes.
B) beliefs.
C) opinions.
D) values.
E) goals.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a component of Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

A) Maintain your composure at all times.
B) Conclude with a call to action.
C) Capture the audience's attention.
D) Help the audience visualize how the problem will be solved.
E) Set up an action plan.

Question 40

The following is an argument by------------- : "I have good dental hygiene because I didn't have any cavities the last time I was at the dentist's office."

A) example
B) definition
C) analogy
D) cause
E) principle or value

Question 41

Even though arguments from causal generalization and arguments from causal correlation are inverses, they are grouped together because both types of arguments rely on

A) circular reasoning.
B) problems and solutions.
C) definitions.
D) causes and effects.
E) examples.

Question 42

A useful way to classify arguments is according to the-------- they employ.

A) skills
B) type of data
C) type of audiences
D) credibility
E) sample size

Question 43

The following is an argument by -------------: "I am the professor's favorite student because I am the only one who got an A on the last test."

A) example
B) statistic
C) sign
D) cause
E) principle or value

Question 44

When possible, advertisers will use statistics from a "university study" because the research typically has greater-------------- than other privately funded studies.

A) relevance
B) arguments
C) credibility
D) testimonials
E) solutions

Question 45

An argument by example that draws a general conclusion from an atypical or unrepresentative example is called a

A) causation fallacy.
B) argument by principle.
C) false analogy.
D) argument by analogy.
E) hasty generalization.

Question 46

The following is an argument by--------------- : "Roxanne is a bad babysitter because good babysitters make sure children go to sleep at bedtime."

A) example
B) definition
C) analogy
D) cause
E) principle or value

Question 47

Some of our ------------- are of greater importance than others, and this affects the way we adhere to some arguments.

A) beliefs
B) values
C) ethics
D) arguments
E) analogies

Question 48

An argument by------------------- uses the definition of a concept as the data to illustrate that a specific case falls under that category.

A) sign
B) definition
C) example
D) analogy
E) cause

Question 49

The following is a---------------- fallacy: "Susan is wrong about the anti-smoking policy because she is a crazy liberal."

A) ad hominem
B) ad populum
C) correlation not causation
D) non sequitur
E) argument

Question 50

The more --------------- you present in your argument, the more persuasive you are.

A) values
B) signs
C) causes
D) statistics
E) analogies

Question 51

Arguments by---------------- are arguments about causes and effects.

A) sign
B) definition
C) example
D) analogy
E) cause

Question 52

The following is an argument by------------------- : "The death penalty should be abolished because it violates the constitutional principle against cruel and unusual punishment."

A) example
B) statistic
C) sign
D) cause
E) principle or value

Question 53

While visual aids can be helpful, it is important that you do not------------------- your audience from your persuasive message.

A) bore
B) overwhelm
C) distract
D) intrigue
E) alienate

Question 54

The reason why an audience might adhere to one choice over another often comes down to how well the argument links to their previously existing

A) beliefs.
B) attitudes.
C) values or principles.
D) morals.
E) ethics.

Question 55

A/An---------------- fallacy is one that asserts something must be true because many
People believe it.

A) ad hominem
B) ad populum
C) correlation not causation
D) non sequitur
E) argument

Question 56

The following is a----------------- fallacy: I knew that Tanner would lose his keys
Because he found $20 earlier that day, and that's just how karma works."

A) ad hominem
B) ad populum
C) correlation not causation
D) non sequitur
E) argument

Question 57

The use of statistics brings up questions related to sample size as well as

A) credibility.
B) analogies.
C) values.
D) circular reasoning.
E) generalizations.

Question 58

A purpose statement works well as a question.

Question 59

Purpose statements are most effective when they are broad and overarching.

Question 60

Attitudes can usually change easily, while beliefs require time and solid persuasive evidence to create change.

Question 61

A representative example can sufficiently justify a claim.

Question 62

When many factors are different between two compared cases, argument scholars call the claim a hasty generalization.

Question 63

Arguments by causal correlation move from specifics to specifics.

Question 64

Even though statistics can appear to be factual and neutral, they should be considered part of a larger argument and should be evaluated in that context.

Question 65

You should consider your audience's personal interests in order to be most persuasive.

Question 66

All values are equal.

Question 67

Anytime someone makes an argument, you should consider the credibility of the arguer.

Question 68

When giving a persuasive presentation, is it important to share the same values as your audience? Why or why not? Give an example.

Question 69

Identify what is wrong with the following argument: "Most students on campus do not
think tuition and fees should increase, so we should keep the same rate next year."

Question 70

You are head of a local committee that is trying to get voters to support a property tax increase to provide funds for improvements to all of your school district's run-down public schools. Which organization pattern would you choose for a presentation about the issue? Why?

Question 71

What is the difference between a general and specific purpose?

Question 72

What are the three types of questions used in developing a persuasive presentation? Why are they important?

Question 73

List an example of each of the seven types of arguments.

Question 74

Identify a question to raise about each of your examples of the types of arguments.

Question 75

What are some ways that you go about identifying credible sources for persuasive presentations?

Question 76

What is your preferred argument style, and what makes you feel like it is the most convincing?

Question 77

Describe a time when a persuasive presentation changed your attitude or opinion about a topic. Why was the presentation effective?