Question 1

The use of motivational appeals is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  logos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  credibility. 
E)  rhetorical proofs. 
A)  logos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  credibility. 
E)  rhetorical proofs. B

Question 2

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad,or right or wrong,centers around a question of

Accepted Answer

A)  value. 
B)  policy. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  issue. 
E)  fact. 
A)  value. 
B)  policy. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  issue. 
E)  fact. A

Question 3

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,what need must be met before addressing higher-level concerns?

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A)  avoiding harm and uncertainty 
B)  forming bonds with others 
C)  having respect and admiration 
D)  realizing our full potential 
E)  food or rest 
A)  avoiding harm and uncertainty 
B)  forming bonds with others 
C)  having respect and admiration 
D)  realizing our full potential 
E)  food or rest E

Question 4

The visualization step in the motivated sequence organizational pattern

Accepted Answer

A)  provides details of a solution to solve a problem. 
B)  presents an example of the problem. 
C)  explains how a solution relates to an audience's needs and fixes a problem. 
D)  describes how an audience can implement a proposed solution. 
E)  explains how a problem relates to the audience's needs and interests. 
A)  provides details of a solution to solve a problem. 
B)  presents an example of the problem. 
C)  explains how a solution relates to an audience's needs and fixes a problem. 
D)  describes how an audience can implement a proposed solution. 
E)  explains how a problem relates to the audience's needs and interests.

Question 5

What specific speech purpose of a persuasive speech would be most appropriate at a rally for supporters of a political candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)  inform them of their right to vote 
B)  coerce the audience to listen 
C)  motivate the audience to take action 
D)  reinforce the audience's attitudes and beliefs 
E)  change the audience's attitudes and beliefs 
A)  inform them of their right to vote 
B)  coerce the audience to listen 
C)  motivate the audience to take action 
D)  reinforce the audience's attitudes and beliefs 
E)  change the audience's attitudes and beliefs

Question 6

Presentations designed to change an audience's attitudes or beliefs._______

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The answer of Presentations designed to change an audience's attitudes...

Question 7

Beginning with specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Beginning with specific facts to arrive at...

Question 8

A speaker's degree of expertise on the speech topic._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speaker's degree of expertise on the...

Question 9

Words such as most,probably,and likely._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words such as most,probably,and likely._______...

Question 10

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

Accepted Answer

Propositio

Question 11

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,physical needs are considered the most basic physiological requirements that must be satisfied before addressing higher-level concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During election season,candidates often attack each other instead of issues.What fallacy are they committing?

Accepted Answer

A)  hasty generalizations 
B)  bandwagon appeals 
C)  ad hominem arguments 
D)  straw person claims 
E)  qualifiers 
A)  hasty generalizations 
B)  bandwagon appeals 
C)  ad hominem arguments 
D)  straw person claims 
E)  qualifiers

Question 13

Specific statements that appeal to an audience's needs and feelings._______

Accepted Answer

Motivation

Question 14

A specific instance of a general claim._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specific instance of a general claim._______...

Question 15

During what phase of speech preparation would you choose to deliver a proposition of policy with a thesis promoting same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking 
B)  investigating 
C)  rehearsing 
D)  composing 
E)  revising 
A)  thinking 
B)  investigating 
C)  rehearsing 
D)  composing 
E)  revising

Question 16

You are giving a persuasive presentation on using solar power.By following the foot-in-the-door technique,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  tell the audience that an early death is imminent unless they stop eating all meat. 
B)  ask the audience to eliminate electricity in their home 
C)  ask the audience to consider buying solar panels for their home. 
D)  tell the audience that an audience member uses solar power. 
E)  tell the audience that scientists recommend wind power. 
A)  tell the audience that an early death is imminent unless they stop eating all meat. 
B)  ask the audience to eliminate electricity in their home 
C)  ask the audience to consider buying solar panels for their home. 
D)  tell the audience that an audience member uses solar power. 
E)  tell the audience that scientists recommend wind power.

Question 17

By using deductive reasoning,a speaker goes from specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Corey plans to develop a persuasive presentation on why his audience should not waste food.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose to motivate action. 
B)  proposition of value. 
C)  proposition of fact. 
D)  proposition of policy. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  specific purpose to motivate action. 
B)  proposition of value. 
C)  proposition of fact. 
D)  proposition of policy. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Question 19

A speaker's warmth,personality,and dynamism._______

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The answer of A speaker's warmth,personality,and dynamism._______...

Question 20

The audience is less motivated about the topic or doesn't have the time or knowledge needed to understand the information._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The audience is less motivated about the...

The use of motivational appeals is referred to as

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad,or right or wrong,centers around a question of

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,what need must be met before addressing higher-level concerns?

The visualization step in the motivated sequence organizational pattern

What specific speech purpose of a persuasive speech would be most appropriate at a rally for supporters of a political candidate?

Presentations designed to change an audience's attitudes or beliefs._______

Beginning with specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion._______

A speaker's degree of expertise on the speech topic._______

Words such as most,probably,and likely._______

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,physical needs are considered the most basic physiological requirements that must be satisfied before addressing higher-level concerns.

During election season,candidates often attack each other instead of issues.What fallacy are they committing?

Specific statements that appeal to an audience's needs and feelings._______

A specific instance of a general claim._______

During what phase of speech preparation would you choose to deliver a proposition of policy with a thesis promoting same-sex marriage?

You are giving a persuasive presentation on using solar power.By following the foot-in-the-door technique,you should

By using deductive reasoning,a speaker goes from specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion.

Corey plans to develop a persuasive presentation on why his audience should not waste food.This is an example of a

A speaker's warmth,personality,and dynamism._______

The audience is less motivated about the topic or doesn't have the time or knowledge needed to understand the information._______

Introduction to Communication

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Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

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Leadership in Group Communication

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Composing Your Speech

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Exam 17: Persuasive Speeches

The use of motivational appeals is referred to as

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad,or right or wrong,centers around a question of

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,what need must be met before addressing higher-level concerns?

The visualization step in the motivated sequence organizational pattern

What specific speech purpose of a persuasive speech would be most appropriate at a rally for supporters of a political candidate?

Presentations designed to change an audience's attitudes or beliefs._______

Beginning with specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion._______

A speaker's degree of expertise on the speech topic._______

Words such as most,probably,and likely._______

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,physical needs are considered the most basic physiological requirements that must be satisfied before addressing higher-level concerns.

During election season,candidates often attack each other instead of issues.What fallacy are they committing?

Specific statements that appeal to an audience's needs and feelings._______

A specific instance of a general claim._______

During what phase of speech preparation would you choose to deliver a proposition of policy with a thesis promoting same-sex marriage?

You are giving a persuasive presentation on using solar power.By following the foot-in-the-door technique,you should

By using deductive reasoning,a speaker goes from specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion.

Corey plans to develop a persuasive presentation on why his audience should not waste food.This is an example of a

A speaker's warmth,personality,and dynamism._______

The audience is less motivated about the topic or doesn't have the time or knowledge needed to understand the information._______

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters