Question 1

As a speaker, what special considerations apply when selecting a persuasive speech topic?

Accepted Answer

-Whenever possible, select a topic in which you are interested or about which you know something, want to speak, need to speak, or are personally concerned.
-Select a worthwhile subject of potential concern to your audience.
-Select a topic with a goal for influence or action.
-Persuasive speeches often, but not always, deal with topics for which two or more opposing viewpoints exist and occur in situations in which the speaker's point of view differs from that of the audience.

Question 2

A speaker explaining how the proposed solution will meet the audience's need is demonstrating which step of the motivated sequence organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention 
B)  need 
C)  visualization 
D)  action 
A)  attention 
B)  need 
C)  visualization 
D)  action C

Question 3

When selecting an appropriate topic for either informative or persuasive speeches, what element is most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  The information is meaningful and interesting to the speaker. 
B)  The information is meaningful and interesting to the audience. 
C)  The speaker already knows a great deal about the topic. 
D)  The audience already knows a great deal about the topic. 
A)  The information is meaningful and interesting to the speaker. 
B)  The information is meaningful and interesting to the audience. 
C)  The speaker already knows a great deal about the topic. 
D)  The audience already knows a great deal about the topic. B

Question 4

Luna develops her persuasive speech around the topic, "Did Thomas Jefferson truly believe that all men are created equal?" Luna is examining a question of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fact 
B)  value 
C)  policy 
D)  continuance 
A)  fact 
B)  value 
C)  policy 
D)  continuance

Question 5

Some difference must especially exist between the speaker's view and that of the audience when the speaker's goal is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deterrence or avoidance 
B)  to inform 
C)  adoption or discontinuance 
D)  to entertain 
A)  deterrence or avoidance 
B)  to inform 
C)  adoption or discontinuance 
D)  to entertain

Question 6

Bess is developing an argument that progresses from a series of related facts about rising gunfire, carjacking, and sexual assault to a general conclusion about the escalation of community violence. Bess is engaging in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  causal reasoning 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  reasoning by analogy 
A)  inductive reasoning 
B)  causal reasoning 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  reasoning by analogy

Question 7

In a speech persuading her audience to donate money to support cancer research, Caroline discusses how she lost her father to cancer and wishes that he was here today to see the person she has become. Caroline is using __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical appeal 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  emotional appeal 
D)  inductive reasoning 
A)  logical appeal 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  emotional appeal 
D)  inductive reasoning

Question 8

Gregson has been assigned an informative speech for his public speaking class. The general goal of this speech should be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to alter the attitudes or beliefs of the audience 
B)  to speak on a topic the audience knows nothing about 
C)  to increase the knowledge of the audience 
D)  to change the behavior of the audience 
A)  to alter the attitudes or beliefs of the audience 
B)  to speak on a topic the audience knows nothing about 
C)  to increase the knowledge of the audience 
D)  to change the behavior of the audience

Question 9

The problem-solution organizational pattern typically includes which speech element?

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of how things might be arranged 
B)  possible causes and effects 
C)  a description of how the best plan can be implemented 
D)  several subtopics breaking down the main speech topic 
A)  a description of how things might be arranged 
B)  possible causes and effects 
C)  a description of how the best plan can be implemented 
D)  several subtopics breaking down the main speech topic

Question 10

When discussing questions of policy, persuasive speakers usually focus on what three considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  plan, resources and sustainability 
B)  need, plan and suitability 
C)  emotional appeals, attitudes and ethics 
D)  assertion, warrants and proof 
A)  plan, resources and sustainability 
B)  need, plan and suitability 
C)  emotional appeals, attitudes and ethics 
D)  assertion, warrants and proof

Question 11

Sheree wants to explain how to bake an apple pie in her informative speech. This speech is about a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  object 
C)  concept 
D)  event 
A)  process 
B)  object 
C)  concept 
D)  event

Question 12

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad, desirable or undesirable, centers around a question of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fact 
B)  value 
C)  policy 
D)  continuance 
A)  fact 
B)  value 
C)  policy 
D)  continuance

Question 13

What statement best describes the use of logos for persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speaker provides sensible reasons to support his or her arguments. 
B)  The speaker meets a need of the audience. 
C)  The speaker evokes appropriate emotion from the audience. 
D)  The speaker's actions and demeanor increase his or her credibility. 
A)  The speaker provides sensible reasons to support his or her arguments. 
B)  The speaker meets a need of the audience. 
C)  The speaker evokes appropriate emotion from the audience. 
D)  The speaker's actions and demeanor increase his or her credibility.

Question 14

As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  your audience refutes all other viewpoints 
B)  you've compelled listeners to listen to and consider your point of view 
C)  you've provided listeners with interesting information 
D)  your audience undergoes immediate and drastic behavior change 
A)  your audience refutes all other viewpoints 
B)  you've compelled listeners to listen to and consider your point of view 
C)  you've provided listeners with interesting information 
D)  your audience undergoes immediate and drastic behavior change

Question 15

In your opinion, what are the two most important dimensions for evaluating a persuasive speech? Defend your position by addressing specific criteria that are most relevant to your position. Assess your own persuasive competence, and discuss an area you wish to improve.

Accepted Answer

-When evaluating a persuasive speech, on

Question 16

If you are asked to assess a speaker's character, what aspect of the speech presentation will you examine?

Accepted Answer

A)  the speaker's trustworthiness and ethics 
B)  the speaker's level of speech anxiety 
C)  the speaker's use of source variety 
D)  the speaker's general appeal or attractiveness 
A)  the speaker's trustworthiness and ethics 
B)  the speaker's level of speech anxiety 
C)  the speaker's use of source variety 
D)  the speaker's general appeal or attractiveness

Question 17

What are the four action subgoals associated with persuasive speaking? Briefly describe each, and provide an example of a speech topic appropriate for that goal.

Accepted Answer

-Adoption is an action subgoal asking li

Question 18

Speeches that deal with abstract topics such as beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are speeches about __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  processes 
B)  objects 
C)  concepts 
D)  events 
A)  processes 
B)  objects 
C)  concepts 
D)  events

Question 19

Toulmin's model of persuasion indicates that the __________ is what the persuader wants or hopes will be believed, which must be supported by evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  warrant 
B)  claim 
C)  data 
D)  argument 
A)  warrant 
B)  claim 
C)  data 
D)  argument

Question 20

In his classroom evaluation, Chase's instructor described him as a charismatic speaker. This means that he is well-prepared and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  speaks with energy and enthusiasm 
B)  is more interested in his topic than his listeners 
C)  relies heavily on logic and research 
D)  is often successful in his attempts to persuade 
A)  speaks with energy and enthusiasm 
B)  is more interested in his topic than his listeners 
C)  relies heavily on logic and research 
D)  is often successful in his attempts to persuade

As a speaker, what special considerations apply when selecting a persuasive speech topic?

A speaker explaining how the proposed solution will meet the audience's need is demonstrating which step of the motivated sequence organizational pattern?

When selecting an appropriate topic for either informative or persuasive speeches, what element is most important?

Luna develops her persuasive speech around the topic, "Did Thomas Jefferson truly believe that all men are created equal?" Luna is examining a question of __________.

Some difference must especially exist between the speaker's view and that of the audience when the speaker's goal is __________.

Bess is developing an argument that progresses from a series of related facts about rising gunfire, carjacking, and sexual assault to a general conclusion about the escalation of community violence. Bess is engaging in __________.

In a speech persuading her audience to donate money to support cancer research, Caroline discusses how she lost her father to cancer and wishes that he was here today to see the person she has become. Caroline is using __________.

Gregson has been assigned an informative speech for his public speaking class. The general goal of this speech should be __________.

The problem-solution organizational pattern typically includes which speech element?

When discussing questions of policy, persuasive speakers usually focus on what three considerations?

Sheree wants to explain how to bake an apple pie in her informative speech. This speech is about a(n) __________.

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad, desirable or undesirable, centers around a question of __________.

What statement best describes the use of logos for persuasion?

As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.

In your opinion, what are the two most important dimensions for evaluating a persuasive speech? Defend your position by addressing specific criteria that are most relevant to your position. Assess your own persuasive competence, and discuss an area you wish to improve.

If you are asked to assess a speaker's character, what aspect of the speech presentation will you examine?

What are the four action subgoals associated with persuasive speaking? Briefly describe each, and provide an example of a speech topic appropriate for that goal.

Speeches that deal with abstract topics such as beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are speeches about __________.

Toulmin's model of persuasion indicates that the __________ is what the persuader wants or hopes will be believed, which must be supported by evidence.

In his classroom evaluation, Chase's instructor described him as a charismatic speaker. This means that he is well-prepared and __________.

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Connecting Through Verbal Communication

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Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

Research: Gathering and Using Information

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

Connecting Through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships

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Exam 12: Informative and Persuasive Speaking

As a speaker, what special considerations apply when selecting a persuasive speech topic?

A speaker explaining how the proposed solution will meet the audience's need is demonstrating which step of the motivated sequence organizational pattern?

When selecting an appropriate topic for either informative or persuasive speeches, what element is most important?

Luna develops her persuasive speech around the topic, "Did Thomas Jefferson truly believe that all men are created equal?" Luna is examining a question of __________.

Some difference must especially exist between the speaker's view and that of the audience when the speaker's goal is __________.

Bess is developing an argument that progresses from a series of related facts about rising gunfire, carjacking, and sexual assault to a general conclusion about the escalation of community violence. Bess is engaging in __________.

In a speech persuading her audience to donate money to support cancer research, Caroline discusses how she lost her father to cancer and wishes that he was here today to see the person she has become. Caroline is using __________.

Gregson has been assigned an informative speech for his public speaking class. The general goal of this speech should be __________.

The problem-solution organizational pattern typically includes which speech element?

When discussing questions of policy, persuasive speakers usually focus on what three considerations?

Sheree wants to explain how to bake an apple pie in her informative speech. This speech is about a(n) __________.

A speech that asks whether something is good or bad, desirable or undesirable, centers around a question of __________.

What statement best describes the use of logos for persuasion?

As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.

In your opinion, what are the two most important dimensions for evaluating a persuasive speech? Defend your position by addressing specific criteria that are most relevant to your position. Assess your own persuasive competence, and discuss an area you wish to improve.

If you are asked to assess a speaker's character, what aspect of the speech presentation will you examine?

What are the four action subgoals associated with persuasive speaking? Briefly describe each, and provide an example of a speech topic appropriate for that goal.

Speeches that deal with abstract topics such as beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are speeches about __________.

Toulmin's model of persuasion indicates that the __________ is what the persuader wants or hopes will be believed, which must be supported by evidence.

In his classroom evaluation, Chase's instructor described him as a charismatic speaker. This means that he is well-prepared and __________.

Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century

Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication

Connecting Through Culture and Diversity

Connecting Through Verbal Communication

Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication

Connecting Through Social Media and New Technologies

Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

Research: Gathering and Using Information

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

Connecting Through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships

Connecting Through Participating in Groups and Teams

Connecting Through Workplace Communication: Preparing for Your Future

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