Deck 16: The Persuasive Speech

Question 1

The first step in creating a persuasive speech is to

A) identify your central idea.
B) create an idea bank.
C) identify your specific purpose.
D) consider the audience and the situation.

Answer 1

consider the audience and the situation.

Question 2

For persuasive speakers, the target audience is defined as

A) everyone who may possibly hear the speech.
B) the audience subset the speaker is attempting to persuade.
C) the audience members who already agree with the speaker.
D) the audience members who currently disagree with the speaker.

Answer 2

the audience subset the speaker is attempting to persuade.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for analyzing your audience for a persuasive speech?

A) Assume the audience shares your views.
B) Determine the attitudes, beliefs, values and traits of the audience.
C) Survey audience members to gain knowledge.
D) Determine why the audience is attending.

Answer 3

Assume the audience shares your views.

Question 4

______________are a component of situation analysis for persuasive speaking engagements.

A) Personal traits
B) Beliefs and values
C) Audience demographics
D) Event details

Question 5

During persuasive speaking, the speaker is attempting to

A) inform the audience.
B) entertain the audience.
C) change, influence or reinforce attitudes, beliefs values or behaviors.
D) commemorate an occasion.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating a persuasive idea bank?

A) Words are usually more beneficial than phrases.
B) Don't try to pinpoint the perfect topic right at first.
C) Consider topics that are debatable.
D) Consult databases, newspapers, and magazines.

Question 7

The best ideas for a persuasive speech will be those which are

A) topics you know nothing about.
B) already agreed upon by the audience.
C) neutral or noncontroversial.
D) debatable or controversial.

Question 8

Roland is selecting and narrowing his topic for an upcoming persuasive speech. Which of the following queries will be LEAST helpful for Roland in this process?

A) Will my audience be neutral, negative, or positive?
B) Which topic is the easiest to write?
C) Are there situational issues to consider?
D) Which idea is just not persuasive enough?

Question 9

Delia is giving a speech to persuade her audience that pit bulls make loving pets. Delia is speaking to

A) convince.
B) actuate.
C) inform.
D) stimulate.

Question 10

A speech asserting that a state lottery will benefit education presented to a group of people who are against gambling is a persuasive speech to

A) stimulate.
B) convince.
C) inform.
D) report.

Question 11

A persuasive speech that is aimed at strengthening the attitudes, values or beliefs your audience already holds is a speech to

A) inform.
B) inspire.
C) stimulate.
D) actuate.

Question 12

A speech persuading audience members to pledge a donation to a hurricane relief fund is a speech to

A) inform.
B) inspire.
C) convince.
D) actuate.

Question 13

The specific purpose statement begins with

A) the general purpose.
B) the audience.
C) the target audience.
D) the speech objective.

Question 14

Which group should be identified in the specific purpose statement?

A) potential audience
B) target audience
C) peripheral processors
D) central processors

Question 15

The central idea of a speech is also referred to as

A) the specific purpose.
B) the persuasive appeal.
C) the thesis statement.
D) the general purpose.

Question 16

"Random drug testing in high school is a violation of students' civil rights" is an example of a

A) general purpose.
B) preview statement.
C) central idea.
D) specific purpose.

Question 17

Appropriate persuasive central ideas must be unique, concise and

A) support a proposition of fact, value or policy.
B) begin with the phrase "to persuade."
C) be structured as a question.
D) avoid indicating the speaker's position.

Question 18

The single concise sentence that states the core claim you are making in your speech is called the

A) WOW statement.
B) central idea.
C) specific purpose.
D) attention getter.

Question 19

The______________ is a combination of the general purpose, the audience, and the objective.

A) thesis statement
B) hypothesis
C) specific purpose
D) central idea

Question 20

"To persuade my classmates that littering fines should be increased" is an example of a(n)

A) specific purpose.
B) general purpose.
C) objective.
D) central idea.

Question 21

A working outline is usually completed before the speaker

A) narrows the topic.
B) begins major research.
C) develops the central idea.
D) identifies the specific purpose.

Question 22

"The minimum drinking age should be lowered to 19" is a proposition of

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

Question 23

"Standardized testing is unfair" is an example of a proposition of

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

Question 24

Which of the following is unique to the working outline for a persuasive speech?

A) Each point contains only one key idea.
B) Main points may be formulated as questions.
C) Main points must relate back to the central idea.
D) The general purpose is "to persuade."

Question 25

When using support materials in persuasive speaking, speakers should ensure they are

A) from a single source.
B) from the most well-known source.
C) shocking and unique.
D) complete, current and trustworthy.

Question 26

In his speech on CPR, Ben used sources that were five years old and failed to note recent changes in Red Cross guidelines. Ben violated which characteristic of effective support materials?

A) completeness
B) trustworthiness
C) accuracy
D) currency

Question 27

Alicia is speaking on the controversial topic of gun ownership rights. In order to formulate the most persuasive argument, Alicia should

A) examine research materials from every viewpoint.
B) focus her research on the majority view.
C) eliminate source material she does not agree with.
D) conduct research solely on the Internet.

Question 28

Dylan wants to give a persuasive speech on how eating fast food is leading to an obesity problem in the U.S. He should use the ______________ strategy to organize his main points.

A) chronological
B) causal
C) comparative
D)  topical

Question 29

A persuasive speech utilizing Monroe's motivated sequence is ordered by

A) demonstrating and solving a problem.
B) contrasting two or more things.
C) cause-to-effect or effect-to-cause.
D) demonstrating and solving a need.

Question 30

Maria wants to prove that buying a car is better than leasing one. She should use the ______________ strategy.

A) topical
B) causal
C) comparative
D) problem-solution

Question 31

Which of the following is the LEAST effective organizational strategy for persuasive speaking?

A) Monroe's motivated sequence
B) topical
C) problem-solution
D) causal

Question 32

Effective persuasive outlines include all of the following EXCEPT

A) formal links.
B) appropriate subordination.
C) declarative sentences.
D) five to eight main points.

Question 33

The______________ persuasive strategy is particularly effective for a speech to actuate.

A) chronological
B) Monroe's motivated sequence
C) comparative
D) causal

Question 34

The ______________model suggests that you should put your strongest arguments first in the body of your speech.

A) primacy
B) initial
C) recency
D) Maslow

Question 35

The______________ model states that it is better to start with the weakest argument and end with the strongest.

A) causal
B) primacy
C) comparative
D) recency

Question 36

You should organize your main points according to the recency model during all of the following situations EXCEPT when your audience

A) strongly opposes your topic.
B) is apathetic.
C) already agrees with you.
D) is unfamiliar with your topic.

Question 37

Charlie will be speaking about loosening immigration regulations, and wants to choose a language style which helps the audience follow his arguments and be emotionally moved. Which type of language Charlie should use?

A) confrontational and technical
B) conversational and distinctive
C) formal and neutral
D) formal and manipulative

Question 38

In persuasive speaking, when the speaker uses or interprets evidence incorrectly, it is an error known as a

A) deliberate deception.
B) misinterpretation.
C) fallacy.
D) faulty syllogism.

Question 39

When a speaker attacks an individual instead of challenging his or her argument, what type of error is occurring?

A) non sequitur
B) ad hominem
C) hasty generalization
D) faulty use of authority

Question 40

The speaker said that once young girls get their ears pierced, they become slaves to fashion, their grades decline and they begin to reject authority. What type of fallacy is in evidence here?

A) ad populum
B) false analogy
C) either-or-fallacy
D) slippery slope

Question 41

The ethical considerations for informative speaking andpersuasive speaking are the same.

Question 42

Analyzing the audience and the situation is less important in persuasive speaking than in informative speaking.

Question 43

It is more helpful to use words rather than phrases when creating a persuasive idea bank.

Question 44

It is not necessary to pinpoint the perfect topic right at thebeginning of the brainstorming process.

Question 45

Speeches to stimulate are aimed at strengthening the beliefs,values, or attitudes the audience already holds.

Question 46

A speech asking the audience for their voting support in tomorrow's election is a speech to convince.

Question 47

The specific purpose statement connects your general purpose, your audience and your objective for a speech.

Question 48

In persuasive speaking, your target audience is the entiregroup of people who do not agree with you.

Question 49

All persuasive speeches support a proposition of fact, whichis concisely reflected in the central idea.

Question 50

"Animal theme parks are cruel" is an example of a proposition of fact.

Question 51

A working outline helps the speaker think of questions which might need answering or main points which need to be covered.

Question 52

Good persuasive speeches use a variety of support materials, and utilize research from as many angles as possible about the issue.

Question 53

The chronological organizational strategy is effective for persuasive speaking.

Question 54

While informative speeches should begin with an attention- getter, it is not always necessary in persuasive speaking.

Question 55

Kieran argued for keeping the school's Native American mascot strictly because of tradition, an example of an error in logic known as a fallacy.

Question 56

The________________ audience is the primary group of people you are aiming to persuade.

Question 57

Being ________________ is crucial to the persuasive speech becauseyou are asking the audience to agree with you on something.

Question 58

If you create a persuasive idea bank, you should choose topics that are ________________.

Question 59

Persuasive speeches to ________________ are aimed at changingaudience values, attitudes, or beliefs.

Question 60

A persuasive speech to ________________ tries to strengthen the attitudes, values, or beliefs your audience already holds.

Question 61

A persuasive speech asking the audience to do something is a speech to________________ .

Question 62

In persuasive speaking, the primary group of people you areaiming to appeal to is called the ________________ .

Question 63

Effective ________________ in a persuasive speech is accurate, appropriate, conversational and distinctive.

Question 64

The ________________ outline contains just enough words, phrases and delivery notes to jog your memory while speaking.

Question 65

A combination of your general purpose, your audience, and your objective is called the________________ .

Question 66

When speaking to persuade your audience that learning Chinese is more advantageous than learning Spanish, you are probably using the ________________ strategy for your main points.

Question 67

A persuasive speech that contains a proposition of ________________ is best arranged using a causal, comparative, or topical organizational strategy.

Question 68

The________________ states that you should put your strongest arguments first in the body of your speech.

Question 69

Persuasive speeches, much like informative speeches, shouldconclude with a ________________ .

Question 70

Effective evaluation of persuasive speeches involves critical listening, and should include description, judgment, justification and ________________.

Question 71

How can presentation aids add to the effectiveness of a persuasive speech?

Question 72

What questions should you ask about the audience and situation before writing your persuasive speech?

Question 73

What are some guidelines for starting your idea bank for your persuasive speech?

Question 74

What are questions to ask when selecting and narrowing your persuasive topic?

Question 75

Give an example of a persuasive speech to convince.

Question 76

Give an example of a persuasive speech to stimulate.

Question 77

Give an example of a persuasive speech to actuate.

Question 78

List the three types of persuasive speech and briefly describe the desired audience response.

Question 79

Give an example of a persuasive specific purpose.

Question 80

Give an example of a persuasive central idea.