Question 1

By using deductive reasoning, a speaker goes from specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cause-effect reasoning is best suited for explaining why something occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Imposing a judgment on a topic represents a proposition of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

If you deliver a presentation on why your audience should get a hepatitis B vaccination, arguing that it prevents serious illness and provides peace of mind, what needs are you appealing to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security needs 
B)  Social needs 
C)  Physical needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs

Question 5

With inductive reasoning, speakers begin with general principles and reason to specific instances related to that principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the elaboration likelihood model, audience members are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  listen to topics they have trouble understanding. 
B)  listen if they already know about your topic. 
C)  listen if they are interested in your topic. 
D)  listen if they have to work to understand your topic.

Question 7

The deductive reasoning element that explains the relationship between the major premise and minor premise is (the)

Accepted Answer

A)  qualifier. 
B)  conclusion. 
C)  logic. 
D)  analogy.

Question 8

A speaker's warmth, personality, and dynamism is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

According to your text, which is NOT recommended as a guideline for persuasive speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Express empathy 
B)  Establish goodwill with your audience 
C)  Keep your specific purpose realistic 
D)  Remain objective

Question 10

Specific purpose statements are used when preparing persuasive presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are motivational appeals?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are motivational appeals?...

Question 12

What are the "three Cs" of ethos or credibility?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the "three Cs" of ethos...

Question 13

"By following the town of Springfield's example of a comprehensive recycling program, we too could make our streets and alleys cleaner" is an example of cause-effect reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Developing a persuasive presentation asserting that your audience should eat dark chocolate because it is rich in antioxidants is based on a proposition of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Listeners determine a speaker's credibility by ascertaining

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics, evidence, and coercion. 
B)  competence, character, and charisma. 
C)  attitudes, values, and beliefs. 
D)  integrity, honesty, and motivation.

Question 16

Specific statements that appeal to an audience's needs and feelings are

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational appeals. 
B)  ethos. 
C)  inductive reasoning. 
D)  character.

Question 17

Beginning with a general principle and showing how a specific instance relates to that principle is

Accepted Answer

A)  deductive reasoning. 
B)  inductive reasoning. 
C)  analogic reasoning. 
D)  cause-effect reasoning.

Question 18

During what phase of speech preparation would a speaker be most likely to carefully consider an audience's attitudes, values, and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking 
B)  Investigating 
C)  Rehearsing 
D)  Composing

Question 19

The motivated sequence is best suited for speeches of policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Speakers must decide whether to rely on logos or pathos in a persuasive presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

By using deductive reasoning, a speaker goes from specific facts to arrive at a more general conclusion.

Cause-effect reasoning is best suited for explaining why something occurred.

Imposing a judgment on a topic represents a proposition of

If you deliver a presentation on why your audience should get a hepatitis B vaccination, arguing that it prevents serious illness and provides peace of mind, what needs are you appealing to?

With inductive reasoning, speakers begin with general principles and reason to specific instances related to that principle.

According to the elaboration likelihood model, audience members are likely to

The deductive reasoning element that explains the relationship between the major premise and minor premise is (the)

A speaker's warmth, personality, and dynamism is

According to your text, which is NOT recommended as a guideline for persuasive speeches?

Specific purpose statements are used when preparing persuasive presentations.

What are motivational appeals?

What are the "three Cs" of ethos or credibility?

"By following the town of Springfield's example of a comprehensive recycling program, we too could make our streets and alleys cleaner" is an example of cause-effect reasoning.

Developing a persuasive presentation asserting that your audience should eat dark chocolate because it is rich in antioxidants is based on a proposition of

Listeners determine a speaker's credibility by ascertaining

Specific statements that appeal to an audience's needs and feelings are

Beginning with a general principle and showing how a specific instance relates to that principle is

During what phase of speech preparation would a speaker be most likely to carefully consider an audience's attitudes, values, and beliefs?

The motivated sequence is best suited for speeches of policy.

Speakers must decide whether to rely on logos or pathos in a persuasive presentation.