CHAP. 8 Sample exam

The rituals of American life call for ____________ speech to mark passage and lend dignity a. politically controversial b. sound bite c. ceremonial commentary d. Give 'em hell, Harry Truman type of

c. ceremonial commentary

Harvard psychologist Dr. Steven Pinker suggests that political rhetoric is a. partly driven by the candidates' need for plausible deniability. b. directed towards substantive discussion due to media attention. c. guided by the public's desire for straight, frank commentary. d. All of the above.

a. partly driven by the candidates' need for plausible deniability.

The audience at most political campaign rallies is comprised of a. those seeking confirmation with like-minded associates b. those gathered to mark passage and dignity c. undecided voters seeking information d. the media and political opponents

a. those seeking confirmation with like-minded associates

The reality of political speech is founded on a. the public's need for persuasive political speech b. the audience's needs and the speaker's needs c. the desire for straight, clear, challenging talk d. oratory crafted to inspire and lead

b. the audience's needs and the speaker's needs

Former President G.W. Bush traveled to various communities and made speeches before small, hand-picked audiences to promote his Iraq policies. Which one of the following types of speeches was likely utilized? a. "Give 'til it hurts" b. "Turn the screws" c. "Scent marking" d. "Soundbite"

d. "Soundbite"

As explained by Dr. Steven Pinker, language in political campaigning a. results from the "horse-race mentality and gaffe-spotting" focus of the media. b. is partly motivated by the emotional responses anticipated by the word choices. c. is guided by candidates' and the public's need for empty rhetoric. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

President Trump's impolitic rhetoric a. is contrary to the regulative ideal of being correct and truthful. b. appeals to supporters who feel deprived and vulnerable. c. is critically viewed as expressing an autocratic desire to politically manipulate. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

President Trump's rallies have been described as operatic morality plays because a. his speech includes a hero and villains. b. he utilizes fears of dystopia. c. he plays the part of a jester. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

When on the campaign trail, a candidate is most likely to design speeches to a. pressure bureaucrats to implement legislation b. persuade an audience to support a reform program c. accommodate television time constraints d. appeal to the politically inactive to register to vote

d. appeal to the politically inactive to register to vote

At a "ribbon cutting" for a new shopping mall, the town's mayor gave a partisan speech urging people to support free enterprise by eliminating the federal minimum wage law. This was a. appropriate, because people are politically motivated to be against something b. politically smart, because a "captive audience" expects polemics from elected officials c. appreciated since attendees were likely seeking a one-size-fits-all, plain-wrap, non controversial speech. d. inappropriate for ceremonial commentary, although it might be appreciated by an audience seeking a "sermonizer"

d. inappropriate for ceremonial commentary, although it might be appreciated by an audience seeking a "sermonizer"

Ceremonial commentary by an elected official can be characterized as a. political sermonizing aimed at providing reassurance b. persuasive speech crafted to change opinions c. policy soapbox speech d. remarks designed to lend dignity

d. remarks designed to lend dignity