Question 1

If the thesis for Celia's persuasive speech is "Capital punishment should be eliminated," we can Assume she is addressing a question of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B)  value. 
C)  policy. 
D) proposition. 
A) fact. 
B)  value. 
C)  policy. 
D) proposition. C

Question 2

When you express a positive attitude,convey dynamism and assertiveness,and are enthusiastic,you Are demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A) character. 
B)  competence. 
C)  credibility. 
D) charisma. 
A) character. 
B)  competence. 
C)  credibility. 
D) charisma. D

Question 3

If Bonnie's thesis for her persuasive speech is "Capital punishment deters crime," we can assume she Is addressing a question of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B)  value. 
C)  policy. 
D) proposition. 
A) fact. 
B)  value. 
C)  policy. 
D) proposition. A

Question 4

Persuasive speakers may set their goals to weaken the audience's existing attitudes,beliefs,or values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The selective exposure principle holds that listeners will seek out information that does not agree with their existing opinions,beliefs and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In his speech announcing his candidacy for mayor,Hugh states,"Crime is a problem in our city.We need a better system of locking up the career criminals and patrolling our streets,and I have a plan to do just that." Hugh has used an emotional appeal to his audience's __________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  belonging and love 
D) self-actualization 
A) physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  belonging and love 
D) self-actualization

Question 7

Which of the following is a guideline for persuasive speaking?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on your speech,not your audience. 
B)  Avoid asking for change. 
C)  Always use a long-term orientation. 
D) Anticipate selective exposure. 
A) Focus on your speech,not your audience. 
B)  Avoid asking for change. 
C)  Always use a long-term orientation. 
D) Anticipate selective exposure.

Question 8

Your persuasive speeches are most effective when you

Accepted Answer

A) ask for small changes in beliefs,attitudes,values,or behavior. 
B)  ask for large changes in beliefs,attitudes,values,or behavior to ensure some movement. 
C)  focus on your assertions rather than presenting supporting evidence. 
D) state your position early in your presentation,particularly if you know the audience may be predisposed to disagree with it. 
A) ask for small changes in beliefs,attitudes,values,or behavior. 
B)  ask for large changes in beliefs,attitudes,values,or behavior to ensure some movement. 
C)  focus on your assertions rather than presenting supporting evidence. 
D) state your position early in your presentation,particularly if you know the audience may be predisposed to disagree with it.

Question 9

Questions of fact concern what is true or not true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In her speech announcing her candidacy for president of the Student Government Association,
Meagan states,"We need to build a better sense of community on campus by making the student center a place where students want to come to meet friends,share meals,and just talk.I have a plan to make that happen." Meagan is using an emotional appeal to her audience's __________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  belonging and love 
D) self-actualization 
A) physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  belonging and love 
D) self-actualization

Question 11

Persuasive speeches serve three major goals: 1.to strengthen or weaken attitudes,beliefs,or values;
2.to change attitudes,beliefs,or values; and 3.__________.

Accepted Answer

to motivat

Question 12

The greater and more important the change you want to produce in your audience,the __________ difficult your task will be.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The greater and more important the change...

Question 13

If you argue that smoking in public places should be banned because cancer can result from breathing Secondhand smoke,which type of reasoning are you using?

Accepted Answer

A) sign 
B)  credibility 
C)  causes and effects 
D) specific instances and generalizations 
A) sign 
B)  credibility 
C)  causes and effects 
D) specific instances and generalizations

Question 14

If you use reasoning from specific instances to generalizations as a logical appeal in a persuasive speech,it is important to consider the number of specific instances you are using.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using logical appeals in persuasive speaking

Accepted Answer

A) is tricky because most people don't think logically. 
B)  generally leads to more permanent commitment to your position and resistance to counterarguments. 
C)  is not as important as arguing from emotional appeals because emotional appeals are more immediate and relevant. 
D) is only useful if the audience is well-educated and predisposed to accept your position. 
A) is tricky because most people don't think logically. 
B)  generally leads to more permanent commitment to your position and resistance to counterarguments. 
C)  is not as important as arguing from emotional appeals because emotional appeals are more immediate and relevant. 
D) is only useful if the audience is well-educated and predisposed to accept your position.

Question 16

According to your text,appealing to an audience's self-actualization needs is the most common and effective emotional appeal a persuasive speaker can use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Persuasion is best defined as the process of

Accepted Answer

A) influencing another person's attitudes,beliefs,values,and/or behaviors. 
B)  changing people's minds. 
C)  getting an audience to believe what you believe. 
D) convincing people to do something they've never done before. 
A) influencing another person's attitudes,beliefs,values,and/or behaviors. 
B)  changing people's minds. 
C)  getting an audience to believe what you believe. 
D) convincing people to do something they've never done before.

Question 18

Credibility appeals are needed only if your audience is NOT aware of your knowledge and expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Credibility refers most closely to what we call

Accepted Answer

A) empathic ability. 
B)  effectiveness. 
C)  persuasiveness. 
D) believability. 
A) empathic ability. 
B)  effectiveness. 
C)  persuasiveness. 
D) believability.

Question 20

If for her persuasive speech Lonnie sets her goal as getting her audience to register to vote,we can assume she is seeking to strengthen her audience's beliefs about voting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the thesis for Celia's persuasive speech is "Capital punishment should be eliminated," we can Assume she is addressing a question of

When you express a positive attitude,convey dynamism and assertiveness,and are enthusiastic,you Are demonstrating

If Bonnie's thesis for her persuasive speech is "Capital punishment deters crime," we can assume she Is addressing a question of

Persuasive speakers may set their goals to weaken the audience's existing attitudes,beliefs,or values.

The selective exposure principle holds that listeners will seek out information that does not agree with their existing opinions,beliefs and values.

In his speech announcing his candidacy for mayor,Hugh states,"Crime is a problem in our city.We need a better system of locking up the career criminals and patrolling our streets,and I have a plan to do just that." Hugh has used an emotional appeal to his audience's __________ needs.

Which of the following is a guideline for persuasive speaking?

Your persuasive speeches are most effective when you

Questions of fact concern what is true or not true.

Persuasive speeches serve three major goals: 1.to strengthen or weaken attitudes,beliefs,or values; 2.to change attitudes,beliefs,or values; and 3.__________.

The greater and more important the change you want to produce in your audience,the __________ difficult your task will be.

If you argue that smoking in public places should be banned because cancer can result from breathing Secondhand smoke,which type of reasoning are you using?

If you use reasoning from specific instances to generalizations as a logical appeal in a persuasive speech,it is important to consider the number of specific instances you are using.

Using logical appeals in persuasive speaking

According to your text,appealing to an audience's self-actualization needs is the most common and effective emotional appeal a persuasive speaker can use.

Persuasion is best defined as the process of

Credibility appeals are needed only if your audience is NOT aware of your knowledge and expertise.

Credibility refers most closely to what we call

If for her persuasive speech Lonnie sets her goal as getting her audience to register to vote,we can assume she is seeking to strengthen her audience's beliefs about voting.

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Exam 14: The Persuasive Speech

If the thesis for Celia's persuasive speech is "Capital punishment should be eliminated," we can Assume she is addressing a question of

When you express a positive attitude,convey dynamism and assertiveness,and are enthusiastic,you Are demonstrating

If Bonnie's thesis for her persuasive speech is "Capital punishment deters crime," we can assume she Is addressing a question of

Persuasive speakers may set their goals to weaken the audience's existing attitudes,beliefs,or values.

The selective exposure principle holds that listeners will seek out information that does not agree with their existing opinions,beliefs and values.

In his speech announcing his candidacy for mayor,Hugh states,"Crime is a problem in our city.We need a better system of locking up the career criminals and patrolling our streets,and I have a plan to do just that." Hugh has used an emotional appeal to his audience's __________ needs.

Which of the following is a guideline for persuasive speaking?

Your persuasive speeches are most effective when you

Questions of fact concern what is true or not true.

Persuasive speeches serve three major goals: 1.to strengthen or weaken attitudes,beliefs,or values; 2.to change attitudes,beliefs,or values; and 3.__________.

The greater and more important the change you want to produce in your audience,the __________ difficult your task will be.

If you argue that smoking in public places should be banned because cancer can result from breathing Secondhand smoke,which type of reasoning are you using?

If you use reasoning from specific instances to generalizations as a logical appeal in a persuasive speech,it is important to consider the number of specific instances you are using.

Using logical appeals in persuasive speaking

According to your text,appealing to an audience's self-actualization needs is the most common and effective emotional appeal a persuasive speaker can use.

Persuasion is best defined as the process of

Credibility appeals are needed only if your audience is NOT aware of your knowledge and expertise.

Credibility refers most closely to what we call

If for her persuasive speech Lonnie sets her goal as getting her audience to register to vote,we can assume she is seeking to strengthen her audience's beliefs about voting.

The Essentials Of Human Communication

Perception Of Self And Others

Listening In Human Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Communication And Conversation

Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Interpersonal Conflict

Small Group Communication

Members And Leaders In Small Group Communication

Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1-6)

Public Speaking Preparation And Delivery (Steps 7-10)

The Informative Speech

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