Deck 4: Civic Persuasive Appeals

Question 1

Which of the following in not one of the guidelines that your textbook suggests for speaking in civic organizations?

A) communicate, don't antagonize
B) be ready to speak
C) focus on today, not yesterday or someday
D) speak as late as possible in the meeting
E) understand the organization's manner of conducting meetings

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The Aristotelian concept of artistic proof is concerned with:

A) resources of thought and language that are generated by the speaker
B) factual material that the speaker gathers from external research sources
C) rhetorical commonplaces
D) choices A and C
E) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

According to your textbook, rhetorical arguments may be based on:

A) common sense
B) probability
C) the collective wisdom of the community
D) all of the above
E) choices B and C only

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When speaking at public meetings, it is best to use inclusive language to reflect the interests of the group, rather than your own self interest.

Question 5

Individuals who speak in civic situations should focus on keeping their remarks brief and pertinent to the topic under discussion.

Question 6

Sarcasm and invective are good tools to gain attention and acceptance in civic speaking situations.

Question 7

In civic speaking situations, it is wise to repeat the arguments of others, even if you don't refute them.

Question 8

Robert's Rules of Order, commonly called Parliamentary Procedure, are often used in civic meetings. What are the advantages that accrue from their use?

Question 9

List and discuss the four guidelines for speaking at civic meetings that are explained in your textbook. Which one of the four do you think is most important? Least important? Why?

Question 10

Artistic proof is typically said to come from three primary origins, according to your textbook. List and discuss each of these origins, giving an example of each to enrich your answer.