Question 1

What are the essential differences between artistic and inartistic proofs? Rely on your understanding of materials from Chapter Four and from this chapter to develop your response. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

The essential differences between artistic and inartistic proofs lie in their sources and the way they are used to persuade an audience.

Artistic proofs are those that come from the speaker or writer themselves, and they are based on ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos refers to the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker, pathos appeals to the emotions of the audience, and logos relies on logical reasoning and evidence. These proofs are considered artistic because they are created and crafted by the speaker to effectively persuade the audience. For example, a politician giving a speech may use their personal experiences, emotional appeals, and logical arguments to convince the audience to support their policies.

On the other hand, inartistic proofs are those that come from sources outside of the speaker's control, such as laws, witnesses, contracts, and other forms of evidence. These proofs are considered inartistic because they are not created by the speaker, but rather exist independently of them. For example, in a court case, the testimony of a witness or the presentation of physical evidence like DNA or fingerprints would be considered inartistic proofs.

The use of these proofs also differs in that artistic proofs are more flexible and can be tailored to the specific audience and context, while inartistic proofs are more fixed and objective. Additionally, artistic proofs are often used to establish the speaker's credibility and emotional connection with the audience, while inartistic proofs are used to provide concrete evidence and support for the speaker's arguments.

In conclusion, the essential differences between artistic and inartistic proofs lie in their sources, the way they are used, and their flexibility. Understanding these differences is crucial for effectively crafting persuasive arguments and engaging with different audiences.

Question 2

When giving a technical briefing, it is a good idea to make concrete concepts seem more abstract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Most listeners have trouble processing statistics, although they may expect to hear them used during technical briefings. In order to compensate for this, speakers who employ statistics should take care to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be innumerate 
B)  explain why significant numbers are particularly important 
C)  explain a numerical abstraction with a verbal abstraction 
D)  let the numbers speak for themselves B

Question 4

In contemporary society, audiences place much more confidence in empirical evidence than the ancients did.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Inartistic proof may be defined as reasoned arguments that are collected or invented by the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List and discuss four of the five guidelines that Hostetler and Kahl offer for preparing technical briefings. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

All but which of the following is a useful guideline for constructing technical briefings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use but don't abuse PowerPoint 
B)  Beware of statistics 
C)  Slow down your rate of delivery 
D)  Use jargon 
E)  Make the abstract concrete

Question 8

Define inartistic proof. What five types of inartistic proofs did Aristotle identify as operative in legal cases? Discuss all five, giving an example of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is not a suggestion offered in your textbook for the use of PowerPoint:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use as many text slides as possible. 
B)  Talk about the slide that the audience is currently viewing. 
C)  Practice your presentation using your PowerPoint slides. 
D)  Don't mistake PowerPoint slides for organization. 
E)  All of the above are suggestions for using PowerPoint.

Exam 7: Technical Briefings