public speaking chapter 11
Which of the following is an example of Esteem Needs in Maslow's pyramid? Select one: a. Freedom from fear b. Recognition by others c. Self-fulfillment d. Food
Recognition by others
Which of the following is an example of a question of value? Select one: a. "Should we take steps to reduce soil erosion?" b. "Is global warming supported by scientific evidence?" c. "Should fluoride be added to municipal drinking water?" d. "Is freedom of speech more important than national security?"
"Is freedom of speech more important than national security?"
If you try to persuade about too much, too fast, what does communication research suggest might happen? Select one: a. A boomerang effect could occur. b. You will be effective only if you provide benefits. c. The effort would violate Maslow's Hierarchy. d. You are more likely to achieve the desired effect.
A boomerang effect could occur.
Which type of audience response occurs when the audience does what is considered socially acceptable? Select one: a. Defensive b. Critical c. Compliance d. Behavioral
Compliance
Which type of audience response occurs when the audience focuses on the arguments, evidence, and accuracy of your speech? Select one: a. Behavioral b. Defensive c. Compliance d. Critical Clear my choice
Critical
John stated in his presentation that "you are either in support of protecting the environment, or in support of big business." Based on this statement, which fallacy is John most likely committing? Select one: a. Either/or b. Post hoc c. Glittering generality d. Bandwagon
Either/or
Which type of persuasive speech attempts to influence listeners' feelings or motivations? Select one: a. Speech of action b. Speech to inform c. Speech to convince d. Speech to inspire Clear my choice
Speech to inspire
Andrew compared Major League Baseball's shrinking popularity to the sinking of the Titanic. In doing so, he was arguing from Select one: a. sign b. generalization c. cause d. analogy
analogy
A speech on diets that are linked to reducing arthritis pain would most likely be appropriate for Select one: a. teens b. audience members in the 30's c. audience members in their 50's d. audience members in their 70's
audience members in their 70's
Persuasive presentations may include all of the following types of questions EXCEPT Select one: a. fact b. degree c. value d. policy
degree
Uses credibility of experts or your own pedigree to persuade → Ethos
ethos
You can use the content of persuasive appeal to Select one: a. use fallacies to prove message claims even if they are distorted. b. ignore source credibility. c. include vague quantities. d. fulfill the goal of influencing the listeners in a predetermined direction.
fulfill the goal of influencing the listeners in a predetermined direction.
Uses statistics, facts or logic to persuade → Logos
logos
Uses examples or statements that appeal emotions to persuade → Pathos
pathos
The top level of Maslow's pyramid is Select one: a. physiological needs b. love needs c. self-actualization d. safety needs
self-actualization
When reasoning from cause, you should be careful to do all of the following EXCEPT Select one: a. show a solid link between cause and effect. b. eliminate other possible causes c. show that audience opinion is wrong d. eliminate other possible effects
show that audience opinion is wrong
When we argue that the audience should do something because a cited source recommends it, we are using a category of argument called Select one: a. explicit claims. b. post hoc c. testimonial evidence. d. complete arguments.
testimonial evidence.