SPC - Quiz (Chapters 11, 13, and 15)

Audiences perceive a speaker's fluency as a sign of effectiveness. true false

True

Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos. true false

True

One of the important questions that you should ask about your own personal experience is whether or not it is typical. true false

True

To rebut an argument means to argue against it. support it. provide evidence for it. provide additional arguments for it.

argue against it.

Dropping the "g" on words like "goin'," "comin'," and "leavin'" is an example of which vocal aspect of delivery? pronunciation articulation pitch vocalization

articulation

The mode of delivery that is used most often in the public speaking classroom is the memorized speech. impromptu speech. extemporaneous speech. manuscript speech.

extemporaneous speech.

Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is FALSE? Inductive arguments include a number of specific instances. Inductive arguments include a major and minor premise. Inductive arguments result in a generalization. Inductive arguments require an inference.

Inductive arguments include a major and minor premise.

In order to ethically respect your audience, you should lie to your audience. distort opposing viewpoints. speak truthfully and accurately. exaggerate your claims.

speak truthfully and accurately.

Information that summarizes numerical information or compares quantities is known as proof. statistics. inference. examples.

statistics

You should minimize rather than maximize details on a typical slide used in a presentation. true false

True

Which of the following is not a way to increase inclusivity in the design slides for a presentation? Make images and text large enough to be seen at the back of the room. Use red and green colors together. Provide a verbal explanation to accompany visual information. Use fonts that are easy to read.

Use red and green colors together.

Which type of web address would the U.S. Department of Justice likely have? .edu .fbi .com .gov

.gov

Which testimonial evidence best meets the criteria for evaluating such evidence? A highly reputable chemist provides testimony about the reasons why Christians should trust in Christ. An Army officer testifies about what he heard from others about the presence of MIAs in Cambodia. A student cafeteria worker testifies about conditions in the cafeteria kitchen. A university president tells parents why his university is the best choice for their child.

A student cafeteria worker testifies about conditions in the cafeteria kitchen.

A gesture in delivery is something that is said insincerely; for example, "It was only a gesture, not the real thing." true false

False

A survey of Twitter users will give you an accurate indication of how the general population feels about a political issue. true false

False

A vocalized pause is a positive feature of delivery because Americans dislike breaks and silence. true false

False

How you dress during your presentation does not impact your credibility. true false

False

In persuasive speaking it is best to reveal your immediate purpose in your introduction. true false

False

In the Monroe Motivated Sequence, after need is established the next step is to visualize. true false

False

No matter who your audience is, your credibility remains the same. true false

False

Public service campaigns are more effective at persuading individuals than are face-to-face efforts. true false

False

Simply explaining that you conducted research on a topic definitively establishes your credibility. true false

False

Which of the following statements about deductive arguments is FALSE? Deductive arguments result in a conclusion. Deductive arguments have three parts. <----(THIS IS THE WRONG ANSWER) Deductive arguments often take the form of a syllogism. Deductive arguments require an inference.

THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I GOT WRONG, I BELIEVE ITS: Deductive arguments require an inference.

Examples and narratives are effective ways to convey emotion. true false

True

Respect for your audience as an ethical consideration discourages tricks, lies, distortion, and exaggeration. true false

True