Exam 12: Informative and Persuasive Speaking

In his persuasive speech, Hakim wants his classmates to boycott a particular restaurant in town. Which action subgoal of persuasion is Hakim attempting to meet?

A legislator addresses a growing controversy regarding head coverings for women. She states that two recent incidents involving women with head coverings made it impossible for authorities to recognize these criminals. The flaw in this argument can be identified as __________.

As a speaker, when you use a sequence of thought that compares similar things or circumstances to draw a conclusion, you are using __________.

Identify the components of the Toulmin model for argument. Explain how they may be used in persuasion.

You've been asked to analyze a classmate's presentation. In your evaluation, you remark that the introduction is properly developed, and the body of the speech is clear and easy to follow. You are evaluating the speaker's __________.

A speaker can increase the audience's understanding by __________.

Presentations about __________ are especially appropriate for persuasive speeches.

Which criterion is unique to the evaluation of a persuasive speech?

In his speech, Keegan wants to signal what is coming and warn that what is about to be said is significant. What organizational technique should he use?

Explain the persuasive approach regarding a question of policy. Include discussion of the three considerations a speaker usually focuses on when discussing a question of policy.