Exam 17: Using Persuasive Strategies

When speakers attempt to persuade without adequate evidence or use arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate,they are using an)

________ is an element of credibility that deals with a speaker's energy and is often projected through delivery.

The either/or fallacy is the oversimplification of an issue into a choice between only two outcomes or possibilities.

________ credibility is established by giving careful thought to your appearance,establishing eye contact,and informing the audience of your credentials and accomplishments before you speak.

The bandwagon fallacy is a faulty cause-and-effect connection between two things or events.

What type of inductive reasoning occurs when two things are so closely related that the existence of one thing means that the other thing will happen?

In a speech to the neighborhood watch group,Mr.Simmons made the following statement: "If you see someone running down the sidewalk in our neighborhood and you don't recognize that person,you can assume that person has committed some type of crime.You must act immediately.Do not hesitate for a second.Call 911." Some members of the audience recognized this statement as an example of

In her speech,Janie told the audience "Just like most of you,I struggle with paying for college textbooks.That is why I am advocating for more book rental options through the campus bookstore." Janie is persuading a receptive audience by telling them exactly what she wants them to do.

A myth is a shared belief based on the underlying values,cultural heritage,and faith of a group of people.

The type of reasoning which compares one thing,person,or process with another to predict how something will perform and respond is reasoning by

When you develop an argument with a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion,you are using

Which of the following is an approach a speaker can use to gain the attention of a neutral audience and keep its members interest?

The factor in a speaker's credibility that refers to his/her being perceived as energetic is known as

Reasoning that suggests that because everyone else believes something or is doing something,then it must be valid,accurate,or effective is a

A fallacy is false reasoning that occurs when someone attempts to persuade without adequate evidence or with arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate.

When a persuasive speaker attacks the person supporting an issue rather than the issue itself,which fallacy is the speaker committing?

When Ramone spoke about the need for regular health check-ups,he was so knowledgeable,so trustworthy,and so energetic in his delivery that everyone responded quite positively to his speech.What aspect of a good persuasive delivery did Ramone demonstrate?

A non sequitur occurs when a speaker uses the testimony of an expert to endorse an idea or product for which the expert does not have the appropriate credentials or expertise.

The red herring fallacy is used when someone attacks an issue by using irrelevant facts or arguments as distractions.

What is the term for a conclusion based on available evidence?