Question 1

The narrative paradigm asserts that
A) humans often are more persuaded by a good story than a good argument
B) the essential nature of humans is rooted in stories and storytelling
C) the world is experienced by people as a set of stories from which to choose
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

The narrative paradigm, proposed by Walter Fisher, suggests that humans are inherently storytellers, and we understand and make sense of the world through narratives. This paradigm asserts that people are more persuaded by compelling stories than by logical arguments (A), that storytelling is a fundamental aspect of human nature (B), and that we experience the world and make choices based on the narratives available to us (C). Therefore, all of these statements are correct in the context of the narrative paradigm.

Question 2

The narrative paradigm argues that the criteria used to evaluate stories are
A) power and vision
B) language and rational argumentation
C) coherence and fidelity
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The narrative paradigm, proposed by Walter Fisher, suggests that humans are natural storytellers and that the value of stories (narratives) is judged based on their coherence (how well the story hangs together) and fidelity (the story's truthfulness to the audience's experiences and beliefs).

Question 3

All of the following are questions the listener asks about the narrative regarding a "logic of reason" EXCEPT
A) Are the patterns of reasoning in the narrative based on emotional or logical appeals?
B) Are the statements in the narrative the claim to be factual, really factual?
C) Have any relevant facts been omitted from the narrative or distorted in its telling?
D) How relevant are the arguments in the story to any decision the listener may make?

Accepted Answer

Questions regarding the "logic of reason" focus on the factual basis, completeness, and relevance of the information presented in a narrative, rather than the emotional or logical nature of its appeals.

Question 4

After listening to his daughter's story about an event that happened at school, Alberto says, "I believe the story because a similar thing happened to me when I was in sixth grade." Alberto is judging his daughter's story on the basis of
A) material coherence
B) characterological coherence
C) vividness
D) fidelity

Accepted Answer

Alberto is judging his daughter's story based on fidelity, which refers to the credibility or believability of the story because it resonates with his own experiences or aligns with his understanding of how the world works.

Question 5

The logic of _________ presents a listener with a set of values that allows her or him to accept or reject the advice advanced in a narrative.
A) good reasons
B) rational argumentation
C) fidelity
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

The logic of "good reasons" involves presenting values within a narrative that help the listener decide whether to accept or reject the advice given.

Question 6

Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken using the narrative paradigm?
A) phenomenological
B) interpretive
C) critical
D) positivistic/empirical

Accepted Answer

The narrative paradigm is an interpretive approach that focuses on understanding how people make sense of their experiences through stories. This approach emphasizes the role of storytelling in human communication and understanding, making it inherently interpretive.

Question 7

Whereas the rational world paradigm requires that arguments adhere to specific criteria for soundness and logic, the narrative paradigm argues that
A) good reasons are determined by issues of history, biography, culture, and character
B) only narratives can produce true knowledge
C) the world can be reduced to a series of logical relationships that are understood through deductive reasoning
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The narrative paradigm posits that good reasons are determined by a combination of history, biography, culture, and character, emphasizing the role of storytelling and context in understanding and persuasion, rather than solely relying on formal logic and soundness criteria.

Question 8

Narratives
A) are found in all cultures and time periods
B) provide for the sharing of the practical wisdom that all individuals possess
C) are affected by history, biography, culture, and character
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Narratives are a universal aspect of human culture, found across all cultures and time periods, allowing for the sharing of wisdom and experiences. They are shaped by historical, biographical, cultural, and character influences, making each narrative unique and reflective of its context.

Question 9

Fisher argues that
A) only verbal communication is narrative
B) only nonverbal communication is narrative
C) all communication is narrative
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Fisher argues that all communication is narrative, suggesting that every form of communication, whether verbal or nonverbal, tells a story or conveys a message that can be interpreted within a narrative framework.

Question 10

After seeing the movie Next Stop, Abigail tells Ruthie that she did not believe the characters. In fact, Abigail thinks that the actions of the characters in the movie were inconsistent with their motivations. The basis on which Abigail judges the characters in Next Stop is known as
A) narrative disconnect
B) narration
C) fidelity
D) characterological coherence

Accepted Answer

Abigail's judgment is based on characterological coherence, which refers to the consistency and believability of characters' actions and motivations within a story.

Question 11

Critics of the narrative paradigm fault it for its
A) breadth of coverage
B) conservative nature
C) failure to actually provide an alternative to the rational world paradigm
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

The narrative paradigm is criticized for its breadth of coverage, which some see as too expansive or unfocused; its conservative nature, as it may reinforce existing power structures and norms; and its failure to provide a viable alternative to the rational world paradigm, which focuses on logical argumentation and evidence. These criticisms encompass concerns about its scope, ideological implications, and practical utility.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the consistencies used to judge the coherence of a story?
A) structural coherence
B) material coherence
C) rationality coherence
D) characterological coherence

Accepted Answer

Rationality coherence is not a standard term used in the context of judging the coherence of a story. Structural coherence, material coherence, and characterological coherence are recognized aspects used to evaluate how well a story holds together in terms of its structure, content, and character consistency, respectively.

Question 13

_________ is a broader concept than _________.
A) Paradigm; theory
B) Theory; paradigm
C) Coherence; fidelity
D) Fidelity; coherence

Accepted Answer

A paradigm is a broader concept than a theory because it encompasses the overarching framework or set of beliefs through which theories and methodologies are formulated and understood.

Question 14

Narrative rationality
A) provides individuals with a method for judging narratives that is different from traditional methods found in the rational world paradigm
B) includes any verbal or nonverbal account with a sequence of events to which listeners assign a meaning
C) is viewed as superior to traditional methods of evaluating arguments
D) includes any verbal or nonverbal account AND is viewed as superior to traditional methods of evaluating arguments

Accepted Answer

Narrative rationality offers a distinct method for evaluating narratives, contrasting with the traditional rational world paradigm, which focuses on logical reasoning and evidence.

Question 15

When you are skeptical about your classmate's account of what happened at last night's party because it is inconsistent with what your roommate told you happened, you are doubting the ____________ of your classmate's story.
A) rationality
B) good reasons
C) material coherence
D) fidelity

Accepted Answer

Material coherence refers to the consistency and logical connection of details within a story. If your classmate's account is inconsistent with another account, you are doubting its material coherence.

Question 16

Which one of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of the Narrative Paradigm?
A) The world is experienced by people as set of stories from which to choose among.
B) Good reasons are determined by matters of history.
C) Decision-making is based on good reasoning.
D) Humans are inadequate storytellers who make points needlessly.

Accepted Answer

The Narrative Paradigm, proposed by Walter Fisher, suggests that humans are essentially storytellers and that decision-making and communication are best understood through narrative contexts. The assumption that "Humans are inadequate storytellers who make points needlessly" is not part of this paradigm. Instead, Fisher posits that storytelling is a natural and effective way for humans to communicate and make sense of the world.

Question 17

The significant change in thinking from viewing persuasion as resulting from well-reasoned arguments to acknowledging that humans are often more persuaded by a good story, has been called a
A) structural change
B) paradigm shift
C) rejection of logic
D) paradigm reversal

Accepted Answer

This change in thinking is referred to as a "paradigm shift" because it represents a fundamental change in the underlying assumptions or approach within a particular field, in this case, the field of persuasion or communication theory.

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of the Rational World Paradigm?
A) Humans are rational beings.
B) Arguments adhere to specific criteria for soundness and logic.
C) Decision-making is based on "good reasons."
D) The world can be reduced to a series of logical relationships that are uncovered through reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following is NOT...

Question 19

What communication context is most associated with the Narrative Paradigm?
A) public/rhetorical
B) interpersonal
C) small group
D) mass/media.

Accepted Answer

The Narrative Paradigm is most associated with public/rhetorical communication contexts. It is a theory proposed by Walter Fisher that suggests humans are storytelling beings and that we understand and make decisions based on the coherence and fidelity of the stories we tell and hear, particularly in public and rhetorical settings.

Question 20

All of the following are questions the listener asks about the narrative regarding a "logic of good reasons" EXCEPT
A) How well does the narrative address the important and significant issues of this case?
B) What are the implicit and explicit values contained in the narrative?
C) What would be the effects of adhering to the values embedded in the narrative?
D) Are the values of the narrative the basis for ideal human conduct?

Accepted Answer

The question about how well the narrative addresses the important and significant issues of the case is more about the narrative's comprehensiveness and relevance rather than the "logic of good reasons," which focuses on values, their implications, and their alignment with ideal conduct.

Quiz 20: The Narrative Paradigm

The narrative paradigm asserts that

The narrative paradigm argues that the criteria used to evaluate stories are

All of the following are questions the listener asks about the narrative regarding a "logic of reason" EXCEPT

After listening to his daughter's story about an event that happened at school, Alberto says, "I believe the story because a similar thing happened to me when I was in sixth grade." Alberto is judging his daughter's story on the basis of

The logic of _________ presents a listener with a set of values that allows her or him to accept or reject the advice advanced in a narrative.

Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken using the narrative paradigm?

Whereas the rational world paradigm requires that arguments adhere to specific criteria for soundness and logic, the narrative paradigm argues that

Narratives

Fisher argues that

After seeing the movie Next Stop, Abigail tells Ruthie that she did not believe the characters. In fact, Abigail thinks that the actions of the characters in the movie were inconsistent with their motivations. The basis on which Abigail judges the characters in Next Stop is known as

Critics of the narrative paradigm fault it for its

Which of the following is NOT one of the consistencies used to judge the coherence of a story?

_ is a broader concept than _.

Narrative rationality

When you are skeptical about your classmate's account of what happened at last night's party because it is inconsistent with what your roommate told you happened, you are doubting the ____________ of your classmate's story.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of the Narrative Paradigm?

The significant change in thinking from viewing persuasion as resulting from well-reasoned arguments to acknowledging that humans are often more persuaded by a good story, has been called a

Which one of the following is NOT one of the assumptions of the Rational World Paradigm?

What communication context is most associated with the Narrative Paradigm?

All of the following are questions the listener asks about the narrative regarding a "logic of good reasons" EXCEPT