Comm 1100 final exam

Epideictic rhetoric refers to speaking that:

. praises or blames.

Which of these statements best uses logos?

According to a 2012 survey by the American Dental Association, only 28 percent of adults floss on a regular basis

Which of these is the best example of the ad populum fallacy?

Bill Thomson is going to win the gubernatorial election by a landslide.

Which of these is an example of a fact claim?

Childhood immunizations cause autism.

Read this passage and then answer the question that follows: "Last year, the state government began a new in-school literacy program aimed at helping more children learn to read and to become better readers. The program drew a lot of public support, and many parents independently decided to encourage their children to read more at home. Around the same time, the publisher of a popular series of children's books released low-cost editions of its entire line of books, which sold very well. This year, state testing showed that the reading skills of children in the state improved dramatically." Based on this passage, which of the following is the best example of the post hoc fallacy?

Children in the state have become much better readers thanks to the government reading program.

Which of these is the best example of the slippery slope fallacy?

If we let the schools do away with summer vacation, pretty soon they'll make our kids go to school on holidays, too.

Which of these is not an element of an effective special-occasion speech?

It includes unexpected content.

Which of these is an example of a value claim?

It is immoral to throw away money in casinos when there are starving people in the world who could

Which of the following best describes the consequences of the boomerang effect?

It pushes the listeners who disagree with you to oppose your idea even more vigorously.

Which of these statements most likely came from a eulogy?

Maria was a devoted wife and loving, dedicated mother.

Which of these statements is most likely to help you build credibility?

Now, like most of you, I generally don't have a lot of free time for exercise.

Which of these is the best example of the appeal to tradition fallacy?

Snobington Country Club has always been a quiet sanctuary for men, and I see no reason to upset that grand tradition by allowing female members.

Which of these is the best example of a peripheral belief?

That new movie is going to be terrible.

What happens in reversed causality?

The speaker misses the fact that the effect is actually the cause.

Which of these is the best example of the false dilemma fallacy?

There's a hurricane coming. We either stay here and die, or evacuate and live.

Which of the following is a way in which speakers can demonstrate goodwill?

Understand their listeners' needs and feelings.

Which of these is the best example of comparison reasoning?

We had a great summer last year, so this summer should be pretty amazing, too.

Imagine that you are asked to give a speech on the topic of pollution. Which of the following is the best example of a policy claim you could make?

We need to cut our nation's carbon emissions significantly over the next ten years.

Which of these is the best example of the ad hominem fallacy?

Who are you going to believe, me or this long-haired hippie?

Which of these events is most likely to call for a speech of presentation?

a "person of the year" ceremony

Imagine that you are presenting an award to the head of your company, who is retiring after fifty years of service. Which of the following would be the most appropriate presentation aid to include in your presentation?

a slide show of photographs of him at company events over the years

What does the speaker do in a two-sided argument?

acknowledge the opposing viewpoint and then use evidence and reasoning to refute it

When accepting an award, it is inappropriate to:

act surprised if you knew you would be receiving the award.

When giving a speech of introduction, you should:

be focused and brief.

A speech of introduction should not:

be used to entertain the audience

When you're giving a speech to introduce another speaker, you should:

build anticipation and excitement for the upcoming topic and speaker or presentation.

Richard Petty and John Cacioppo's elaboration likelihood model shows that audience members may evaluate a persuasive speaker's message through what two routes?

central and peripheral

Sign reasoning is most effective if you can:

cite multiple consistent signs of the fact that you are claiming.

Which of these organizational patterns is recommended when preparing a persuasive speech that will focus on a value claim

criteria-application

When you use pathos, you appeal to your listeners' ______.

emotions

When you present specific instances to support a general claim, you use _____ reasoning.

example

You would most likely use a causal organizational pattern in your speech if you were making a ____ claim

fact

When delivering a speech to memorialize, you should:

focus on celebrating the person's life

When giving a speech of presentation, you should not:

focus on humorous anecdotes.

You are most likely to lose credibility in a speech if you ______.

get your facts wrong

Values:

guide your judgments.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for building credibility?

highlighting the ways in which you differ from listeners

As a speaker at a roast, you would be expected to:

humorously insult the guest of honor.

When giving a speech to celebrate, you should:

keep it brief.

The range of positions on a given issue that are unacceptable to your audience is called the ____.

latitude of rejection

When delivering an after-dinner speech, you should:

link your speech to the occasion's theme.

When you use inductive reasoning, you:

make a generalization based on a fact.

Which of these is an example of a physiological need?

need for food

When you use causal reasoning, you argue that:

one event has caused another.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of these is generally most important to people?

physiological needs

As an ethical speaker, you should:

research your facts.

Which of these is not one of the main points you attempt to establish when using the motivated sequence organizational pattern?

restraint

Adopting the persona of a presenter involves:

speaking knowledgeably about your subject.

The speech delivered by the guest of honor at a military award ceremony would be an example of a:

speech of acceptance

A maid of honor's toast is an example of a(n):

speech to celebrate.

The process of selecting supporting arguments that will best persuade the audience in an ethical manner is called _____.

strategic discourse

Imagine that you are delivering a speech commemorating the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Which of the following should you do as you deliver the speech?

talk about the importance of racial harmony

Imagine that you are giving a speech arguing against a government crackdown on the use of questionable language on the radio. Which of these groups is most likely to be a sympathetic audience?

the Free Speech Society

The term disposition refers to:

the audience's attitude toward the topic.

Fear appeals are most successful when:

they demonstrate a serious threat to the listeners' well-being.

What is the primary goal of an after-dinner speech?

to lighten the mood

Which of the following is one of the three goals to influence audience members' beliefs, attitudes, or actions and to advocate fact, value, or policy claims?

to weaken the commitment of those who disagree with your viewpoint

If you have ethos, your listeners are most likely to ____ you.

trust

When giving a speech of acceptance, you should:

try to be as articulate as possible.

When deciding whether to take action in response to a persuasive appeal, audience members:

weigh the costs and benefits of the proposal.