Question 1

Presenting each reason as a main point is using the ______ approach.

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Question 2

When speaking on a question of ______, you convince your audience with reasons and then by proposing practical action or a solution.

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Question 3

In a question of policy speech where the first main point depicts the nature and seriousness of the problem, the problem's causes in the second main point, and the solution in the third main point, the organizational format is ______.

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Question 4

A proposition of ______ represents your assertion of a statement's worth.

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Question 5

______ motivated sequence is an organizational framework that speakers on propositions of policy find particularly effective in motivating receivers to act.

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Question 6

Monroe's Motivated Sequence has ______ phases that move listeners toward accepting and acting on a proposition of policy.

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Question 7

The fifth stage of Monroe's Motivated Sequence is action which involves telling your audience what you would like them to ______.

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Question 8

A proposition of ______ asks receivers to support a change.

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Question 9

When delivering a speech, consider your own ______, ______ and ______, as well as those of your audience to select your subject.

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Question 10

The persuasive speaker aims to influence the audience's response so that receivers ______, ______, or ______ differently than they did before the speech.

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Question 11

The final stage of Monroe's Motivated Sequence is ______ which involves telling your audience what you would like them to do.

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Question 12

Monroe's Motivated Sequence has five phases that move the audience toward accepting and acting on a proposition of ______.

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Question 13

When we change or reinforce another's attitudes, beliefs, or values (with or without coercing or manipulating them), we practice persuasion ethically and successfully.

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Ethical persuasion respects the other's freedom of choice and does not involve coercion or manipulation.

Question 14

Attitudes differ in direction, intensity, and salience.

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Attitudes can be positive or negative in direction, strong or weak in intensity, and more or less important (salient) to an individual.

Question 15

Behaviors are sometimes referred to as core beliefs.

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Behaviors and beliefs are related, but they are not the same thing. Behaviors are actions and responses to situations, while beliefs are attitudes and values that shape our actions and responses.

Question 16

If you and the audience already share similar attitudes, it is actually more difficult a task to persuade them.

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If the audience already shares similar attitudes, they are more likely to be receptive to your message and easier to persuade.

Question 17

We measure attitudes along a favorable-unfavorable continuum, and beliefs along a probable-improbable one.

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Attitudes are measured on a favorable-unfavorable continuum, whereas beliefs are measured on a probable-improbable continuum.

Question 18

Attitudes and beliefs work in concert.

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Attitudes and beliefs are interconnected and can influence each other. Attitudes can be influenced by beliefs, and beliefs can be reinforced by attitudes. Together, they shape our perception and behavior towards different things.

Question 19

The persuasive speaker aims to influence the audience's response so that receivers feel, think, or act differently than they did before the speech.

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The definition of persuasive speaking is to influence the audience's response and potentially change their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 20

It is common to use a topical organization to organize speeches on questions of fact.

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Topical organization divides a speech into subtopics based on different aspects, features or qualities of a main idea. This is particularly effective when presenting information on questions that seek to inform or explain a fact.

Quiz 16: Prepare to Persuade