Question 1

In a speech arguing that college tuition is far too expensive,you explain that there are high quality colleges in Canada that charge half the cost.This is an example of which kind of argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  argument by analogy
B)  arguing from causation
C)  arguing by sign
D)  none of the above A

Question 2

If you discover during your audience analysis that the costs associated with your proposition outweigh the incentives that you are offering,_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  you should probably reconsider what you are asking the audience to do
B)  you should reorganize your speech
C)  you should try to trigger the peripheral route
D)  none of the above A

Question 3

How can you tell the difference between an informative and a persuasive speech? How will the purpose statements of each speech differ?

Accepted Answer

An informative speech is designed to provide the audience with new information or to educate them on a specific topic. The purpose of an informative speech is to present facts, statistics, and other evidence in a clear and objective manner. The goal is to increase the audience's understanding of the topic and to provide them with valuable information.

On the other hand, a persuasive speech is intended to convince the audience to take a specific action or to adopt a particular viewpoint. The purpose of a persuasive speech is to influence the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. The speaker will use persuasive language, emotional appeals, and rhetorical devices to sway the audience to their point of view.

The purpose statements of each speech will differ in that an informative speech will focus on providing information and increasing understanding, while a persuasive speech will focus on convincing the audience to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint. For example, the purpose statement of an informative speech might be "to inform the audience about the causes and effects of climate change," while the purpose statement of a persuasive speech on the same topic might be "to persuade the audience to take action to reduce their carbon footprint."

Question 4

Statement V is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific goal statement
B)  evidence or support for a reason
C)  a reason
D)  irrelevant to the development
E)  a good introductory statement

Question 5

Motivation may be defined as forces acting to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct behavior
B)  change an attitude
C)  create a belief
D)  support a policy

Question 6

An organizational pattern that is especially useful when the issue is not that a problem needs to be solved but whether the solution is a good one is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence
B)  problem-solution
C)  comparative advantages
D)  criteria satisfaction

Question 7

If you noticed that your grades started going up after you started a protein shake regimen,and you suggested to a friend that you think protein shakes have made you smarter,you might be committing a fallacy of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hasty generalization
B)  false cause
C)  ad hominem argument
D)  this is not a fallacy

Question 8

A speech attempting to persuade you to support a gun control bill because guns are used in a high percentage of crimes,because gun control will lower the use of guns,and because this bill on gun control is better than previous bills,is organized by what pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence
B)  problem-solution
C)  comparative advantages
D)  criteria satisfaction

Question 9

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding negative emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should not attempt to evoke them in your speech.
B)  People generally attempt to eliminate them as soon as possible.
C)  Appealing to them is an example of the ad hominem fallacy.
D)  Appealing to them is an example of the straw person fallacy.

Question 10

If you support the point that Colorado ski resort towns have been seeing an increase in wildlife habitat loss with the argument that "There have been increased reporting of bear and deer in the downtown area," you would be _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  arguing by analogy
B)  arguing from causation
C)  arguing by example
D)  arguing by sign

Question 11

A speech attempting to persuade you to buy a Ford rather than a Hyundai because parts are more readily available and service is cheaper uses a pattern of organization called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence
B)  problem-solution
C)  comparative advantages
D)  criteria satisfaction

Question 12

The problem-solution pattern is explicitly designed to motivate the audience to act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Statement I is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific goal statement
B)  evidence or support for a reason
C)  a reason
D)  irrelevant to the development
E)  a good introductory statement

Question 14

Dorri presents two solutions to a problem as if they are the only two options when there are really many choices.Dorri is engaging in the _______ fallacy.

Accepted Answer

A)  straw person
B)  comparative advantage
C)  ad hominem
D)  either-or

Question 15

If your audience is very much opposed to your speech goal,_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  you should change your speech topic because you are very unlikely to change their minds
B)  you should only expect to move their opinion a little bit closer in your direction
C)  you should use the same strategy as those audiences who mildly oppose your speech goal
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Lucas knows that his audience will probably be opposed to his specific idea for how to address homelessness in his community,so he gives a speech instead on the criteria he thinks are important for a solution that addresses homelessness.This pattern is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated sequence
B)  problem-solution
C)  comparative advantages
D)  criteria satisfaction

Question 17

When you are selecting evidence to support your speech claims,you should make sure that _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the evidence comes from a well-respected source
B)  the evidence is recent
C)  the evidence will be persuasive with this audience
D)  all of the above

Question 18

The peripheral route to processing is a detailed,critical analysis of an argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Kara says to Sunny,"Did you hear Antonio's speech? I thought it was really good." Sunny replies,"How could you think he gave a good speech? He's such a dork! All he does is play video games.What a loser." Sunny's response is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a hasty generalization
B)  the false cause fallacy
C)  an ad hominem fallacy
D)  the straw person fallacy

Question 20

Identify,define,and give an example of four of the fallacies of reasoning in which people engage.Which fallacy do you use most often and why? What are its negative effects? How can you combat that fallacy?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 17: Persuasive Speaking

In a speech arguing that college tuition is far too expensive,you explain that there are high quality colleges in Canada that charge half the cost.This is an example of which kind of argument?

If you discover during your audience analysis that the costs associated with your proposition outweigh the incentives that you are offering,_______.

How can you tell the difference between an informative and a persuasive speech? How will the purpose statements of each speech differ?

Statement V is _______.

Motivation may be defined as forces acting to _______.

An organizational pattern that is especially useful when the issue is not that a problem needs to be solved but whether the solution is a good one is called _______.

If you noticed that your grades started going up after you started a protein shake regimen,and you suggested to a friend that you think protein shakes have made you smarter,you might be committing a fallacy of _______.

A speech attempting to persuade you to support a gun control bill because guns are used in a high percentage of crimes,because gun control will lower the use of guns,and because this bill on gun control is better than previous bills,is organized by what pattern?

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding negative emotions?

If you support the point that Colorado ski resort towns have been seeing an increase in wildlife habitat loss with the argument that "There have been increased reporting of bear and deer in the downtown area," you would be _______.

A speech attempting to persuade you to buy a Ford rather than a Hyundai because parts are more readily available and service is cheaper uses a pattern of organization called _______.

The problem-solution pattern is explicitly designed to motivate the audience to act.

Statement I is _______.

Dorri presents two solutions to a problem as if they are the only two options when there are really many choices.Dorri is engaging in the _______ fallacy.

If your audience is very much opposed to your speech goal,_______.

Lucas knows that his audience will probably be opposed to his specific idea for how to address homelessness in his community,so he gives a speech instead on the criteria he thinks are important for a solution that addresses homelessness.This pattern is an example of _______.

When you are selecting evidence to support your speech claims,you should make sure that _______.

The peripheral route to processing is a detailed,critical analysis of an argument.

Kara says to Sunny,"Did you hear Antonio's speech? I thought it was really good." Sunny replies,"How could you think he gave a good speech? He's such a dork! All he does is play video games.What a loser." Sunny's response is an example of _______.

Identify,define,and give an example of four of the fallacies of reasoning in which people engage.Which fallacy do you use most often and why? What are its negative effects? How can you combat that fallacy?