Deck 10: Persuasive Speaking

Question 1

A statement of fact indicates

A)the speaker will present arguments and evidence to persuade listeners that an idea,object,or person is not good. 
B)the speaker will use both facts and value judgments to recommend a certain policy or situation.
C)the speaker will present evidence to persuade the listeners that a debatable point is or is not true.
D)the speaker will offer evidence in support of a judgment. 

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a specific objective of a speech to intensify social cohesion?

A)Seek a higher level of enthusiasm from the audience.
B)Seek a higher level of motivation from the audience.
C)Persuade through vivid emotional appeals.
D)Prevent the audience from doing something. 

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When fewer people agree with you at the end of the speech than at the beginning of the speech,it is referred to as

A)informational speaking.
B)the boomerang effect.
C)a Toulmin argument.
D)none of these.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When using a position statement of value,which organizational pattern should you choose?

A)criteria satisfaction
B)causal
C)comparative advantages
D)any of these.

Question 5

A speech to _________ seeks intellectual agreement from the listeners.

A)inform
B)demonstrate
C)actuate
D)convince

Question 6

The emotional needs of an audience are referred to as

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

Question 7

When referring to quantity or scope,which question is significant?

A)Does evidence of harm exist?
B)Does the problem violate basic societal goals or values?
C)Is action or change required?
D)Is the problem great enough to make it a social issue?

Question 8

In today's world,most persuasive writers combine which types of persuasive issues?

A)fact and value
B)fact and policy
C)policy and scope
D)scope and fact

Question 9

Persuasion is

A)a method of tricking the audience.
B)using manipulation
C)being ambiguous.
D)about influence,not coercion. 

Question 10

A speech to _________ asks for intellectual agreement and action of some sort.

A)inform
B)demonstrate
C)actuate
D)convince

Question 11

Billy gave a presentation on appointing a designated driver.He suggested ideas for people to consider before going out for the evening and recommended that people who do not drink should never start.What type of speech did Billy give?

A)a speech to actuate
B)a speech to convince
C)a speech to inform
D)a speech to demonstrate

Question 12

Gillian gave a presentation on the number of children in her state that had no health insurance.She presented three simple steps that could alleviate the problem that would benefit the children,their parents and society.Gillian didn't ask the audience to write to their representative and she didn't ask them to make a phone call or donate money.She wanted the audience to know that uninsured children present a problem that was solvable.What type of speech did Gillian give?

A)a speech to actuate
B)a speech to convince
C)a speech to inform
D)a speech to demonstrate

Question 13

A speech to actuate seeks to ask an audience do all of the following EXCEPT

A)something new or different.
B)never start doing something.
C)ask for action.
D)stop doing something. 

Question 14

All of the following are listed as organizational patterns suitable for persuasive speeches EXCEPT

A)problem-solution.
B)topical.
C)claim.
D)criteria-satisfaction.

Question 15

In an effective persuasive speech,the speaker

A)avoids letting the audience realize the speech is persuasive.
B)begins to persuade in the introduction.
C)begins to persuade by the final main point.
D)waits until the conclusion to attempt to persuade. 

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a time to present only one side of the argument?

A)when listeners are fairly knowledgeable about your topic
B)when listeners agree with your proposal
C)when listeners know nothing about your topic
D)when you want listeners to take immediate action

Question 17

Logical proof that helps you support your arguments is called

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

Question 18

One purpose of backing for a warrant,according to Toulmin,is that it

A)verifies the date and expertise of the evidence.
B)presents the audience with options and asks the audience to make up their own minds.
C)provides the conclusion you hope the audience will reach.
D)all of these.

Question 19

The part of the argument,known as a position statement,is the

A)warrant.
B)evidence.
C)claim.
D)backing. 

Question 20

Which of the following are the basic elements of credibility?

A)trustworthiness
B)dynamism
C)objectivity
D)all of these.

Question 21

A single word is not enough for a position statement because it does not specify the speaker's position.

Question 22

Persuasion is simply offering information and letting the audience make up their own minds.

Question 23

What kind of topic has at least two views?

A)a topic that fits your assignment
B)a controversial topic
C)a topic about which you feel strongly
D)a topic you already know a lot about

Question 24

In a speech to actuate,you might want to give the audience more than one request for action.

Question 25

List the four guidelines suggested by the text for choosing a persuasive speech topic.Briefly explain why each is important.

Question 26

When you provide a "brief look" at an opposing argument to try to make your audience immune to that counter argument,you are acting according to what theory?

A)safest course
B)inoculation
C)problem-solution
D)persuasive speaking

Question 27

An ad hominem fallacy attempts to divert attention from a weak argument by attacking a person.

Question 28

________________ is communication that is intended to influence choice.

Question 29

Discuss the main difference between speeches to convince and speeches to actuate.Give an example of each that clearly reflects the differences.Which type do you think would be most ambitious? Why?

Question 30

A speech to intensify social cohesion is for people who need to recommit to an action.

Question 31

A policy question asks if evidence of harm exists.

Question 32

List and define five of the seven most common types of fallacious reasoning.

Question 33

A(n)________________ statement is similar to the exact purpose of an informational speech.

Question 34

Persuasive speakers who use pathos effectively should plan for their audience to be very upset,even teary eyed.

Question 35

Appeals designed to arouse negative emotions are called what kind of appeals?

A)fear
B)motivational
C)exaggeration
D)fabrication of similarities

Question 36

If you want your speech to be really persuasive it is best to use all three types of appeals: ethos,pathos,and logos.

Question 37

To persuade,you must limit the number of options that are perceived as acceptable.

Question 38

Define the terms statement of fact,a statement of value,and a statement of policy.Provide an example not mentioned in the book for each kind of statement.

Question 39

The ________________ justifies the evidence and shows how it supports the claim.

Question 40

The speech to intensify ________________ cohesion works with audience members who are already in intellectual agreement and have taken action but need to be motivated.

Question 41

________________ reasoning presents a conclusion first and then supports it using specific cases.