Question 1

The statement “ we need to do away with the current income tax code” is an example of which type of claim?a.  Claim of value

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Question 2

Jen is giving presentation promoting the election of anew Senator for her state.Her main case is based on tax reform.Jen has come to realize, however, that her liberal perception of tax reform differs from the conservative politician's definition otax reform.Which factor relateto fallacies of argument could impact her presentation?

Accepted Answer

Different worldviews can impact Jen's presentation as her liberal perspective on tax reform may not align with the conservative politician's views, leading to misunderstandings or disagreements.

Question 3

The statement “there will be a human colony on Mars within the next decade” is an example of which type of claim?

Accepted Answer

This statement is a claim of conjecture because it predicts what will happen in the future without presenting it as an established fact.

Question 4

While running for the position of student government vice president, John Rice uses the slogan “7 out of 8 students prefer Rice!” What questions should students ask themselves about Rice’s claim?

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Question 5

“According to the American Dental Association, daily flossing prolongs the health of your teeth.” Why might this evidence fail to persuade an audience?

Accepted Answer

The statement from the American Dental Association about the benefits of daily flossing might fail to persuade an audience if it is not considered novel. Most people are already aware of the general advice to floss daily for dental health, so this information does not provide new or surprising evidence that might change someone's behavior or beliefs.

Question 6

“According to The National Enquirer, a UFO was seen by thousands of people at the Super Bowl last year.” Why might this evidence fail to persuade an audience?

Accepted Answer

The National Enquirer is known for sensational and often unreliable reporting, making the claim about a UFO sighting less credible to an audience.

Question 7

Allison reminds Jake that there is an exam on Wednesday in their Intercultural Communication course. This is an example of which type of claim?

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Allison's statement is a claim of fact because it asserts a specific, verifiable piece of information about an event occurring on a particular day.

Question 8

“My professor said I was doing well in her class, overall. When the final grades came out, she gave me a “C” and I am usually a “B” student.” This statement illustrates which of the factors associated with fallacies noted in Chapter 16?

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Question 9

Which of the following allows Ted to disprove each claim that stands in opposition of his?

Accepted Answer

Refuting objections is the process of addressing and disproving opposing arguments, which directly allows someone to counter claims that stand against their own position.

Question 10

When presenting to low context cultures, your message should be

Accepted Answer

Low context cultures prefer communication that is clear, factual, and objective, as they rely less on the context of a situation and more on explicit information.

Question 11

When charities are raising funds, you often hear very large or very small numbers of dollars as evidence. This type of evidence could be considered .

Accepted Answer

Dramatic evidence is often used in fundraising to capture attention and evoke emotional responses, making large or small monetary figures effective in this context.

Question 12

“ .” When considering the ELM, which toe questions below is NOT one of the questions recommended in the textbook to be used when choosing which route/persuasive strategy to use?

Accepted Answer

The Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) focuses on the audience's motivation and ability to process information, not on the specific presentation aids used.

Question 13

Evidence is most persuasive when it is

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Question 14

“All your neighbors are signing the petition. You will, too.” This is which type of claim?

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Question 15

“My uncle’s visit to New Mexico was horrible. The weather was bad and the people were unfriendly. He said that New Mexico is not a good choice for a vacation.” This is which type of claim?

Accepted Answer

The statement is a claim of value because it expresses a judgment about the desirability of New Mexico as a vacation destination based on the uncle's personal experience, which includes subjective evaluations of the weather and the people.

Question 16

Psychological Reactance Theory suggests all of the following strategies as a way of avoiding a negative reaction to your persuasion presentation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Psychological Reactance Theory suggests avoiding behaviors that could be perceived as threatening to an individual's freedom of choice, such as direct commands, extreme statements, or disrespecting the audience's perspectives. Using finger pointing to identify disagreeing audience members would likely increase reactance, not avoid it, making it the exception among the listed strategies.

Question 17

In her persuasive presentation, Christina paints a colorful verbal picture of how audience members’ lives will be once they implement her plan of action. This is an example of which of
the steps in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence?

Accepted Answer

Visualization is the step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence where the speaker helps the audience imagine the benefits of implementing the plan or the negative consequences of failing to do so. Christina's description fits this step.

Question 18

A song in the musical Fantastics includes a verse sung by two parents: “Why do the kids put beans in their ears. No one can hear with beans in their ears. After a while, the reason appears. They did it ‘cause we said No.”	What theory is illustrated by these lyrics?

Accepted Answer

The lyrics illustrate the Psychological Reactance Theory, which suggests that when people feel their freedom to choose is restricted or threatened, they may react against this by doing the opposite of what is requested or expected, in this case, putting beans in their ears because they were told not to.

Question 19

Abbie begins her persuasive presentation with an attention- getting device, then establishes which of the following steps, according to Monroe’s Motivated Sequence?

Accepted Answer

After gaining the audience's attention, the next step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence is to establish the "Need" step, where the speaker highlights a problem that needs to be addressed.

Question 20

Psychological ReactancTheory explains why

Accepted Answer

Psychological Reactance Theory suggests that when people feel their freedom to choose is restricted or threatened, they may do the opposite of what they are being told, as a form of resistance or assertion of freedom. This explains why telling an audience what not to do can sometimes produce the opposite reaction.

Quiz 16: Persuasivpresentations

The statement “ we need to do away with the current income tax code” is an example of which type of claim?a. Claim of value