Public Speaking Module 4, Week 4 chapter 16

Which three things are true about the degrees of persuasion?

Any movement on the scale toward the speaker's position constitutes persuasion. A listener may begin from a neutral position on the scale. A listener may end up in a neutral position on the scale.

Felicia is giving a speech on capital punishment and is facing varying levels of resistance from many members of the audience. Why is this the case?

Capital punishment is a controversial topic that touches on listeners' basic attitudes, values, and beliefs.

True or false: Persuasion occurs in situations where there is one point of view.

False

What two things are true about persuasion?

It can benefit a person's relationships. It can benefit a person's career.

What is the result of passive agreement?

Listeners will agree that a particular policy is a good idea.

What are three ways to use language ethically?

Respect the right of free speech and expression. Refrain from name-calling. Avoid abusive language.

What about disagreement is true?

Without disagreement, we would not need to persuade.

Riku is giving a speech about why adults should engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. He begins his speech by describing a period in his life when he always felt anxious, was regularly out of breath after climbing a single flight of stairs, and frequently skipped activities with his friends because he didn't feel up to it. He then states that all of this began to change when he started going on walks with his dad every evening. Which step of Monroe's motivate sequence does this demonstrate?

attention

What is an important element in constructing a persuasive speech on a question of value?

identifying standards to help you justify your argument

A need for persuasion exists for which three situations?

if there are political factions if there is disagreement if there are disputes

What best describes a persuasive speaker's target audience?

people who have not yet formed a strong opinion

What three actions should be avoided in persuasive speaking?

portraying a few details as the whole story quoting out of context making deliberately false or deceptive statements

What should you try to accomplish in a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

present information to show why listeners should agree with you

Annabelle is giving a speech about crime on campus. After she establishes that the campus must become safer, she then says, "Here is my plan: install more lights, increase security rounds, and add more emergency call boxes." Which stage of Monroe's motivated sequence is Annabelle addressing by laying out her solution?

satisfaction

What are two types of speeches on questions of policy?

speeches to gain passive agreement speeches to gain immediate action

The Blank______ audience is the part of the audience that the speaker hopes to persuade with a speech.

target

Speeches on questions of fact are usually organized:

topically

Speeches on questions of value are usually organized:

topically

When you speak to persuade, what two goals do you have?

want people to agree with you act as an advocate for something