Public Speaking Chapter 14 review

A question of _________ asks whether something is true or false.

fact

T or F. A question of fact asks whether something is good or bad.

false

T or F. A question of fact can ONLY use a "topical" or "cause and effect" pattern.

false

T or F. An audience that is informed about a speaker's topic and holds a favorable view of the speaker's position is called an apathetic audience

false

T or F. An audience that is informed about a speaker's topic and holds a neutral view of the speaker's position is called a sympathetic audience.

false

T or F. For Monroe's Motivated Sequence to be effective in a persuasive speech, the first step is the most important one.

false

T or F. In a motivated sequence organization pattern, the problem is discussed in the visualization step

false

T or F. Persuasive speakers remain neutral on a topic.

false

T or F. Speeches on questions of policy never include a call for the audience to take action.

false

T or F. When giving a persuasive speech the general purpose is to inform.

false

coercion

forcing someone to think a certain way or making someone feel compelled to act under pressure or threat

___________ speakers fulfill the role of expert on a topic.

informative

With a(n) _________ audience, the persuasive speaker should visualize the topic for the audience in positive ways

negative

_________ speakers fulfill the role of proponent on a topic.

persuasive

"Should all college students be required to take a course in public speaking?" is a question of

policy

. A question of ________ asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved.

policy

Persuasive speeches address questions of all of the following EXCEPT ___________.

purpose

Johnny's persuasive speech on the "effectiveness of vitamin pills" is most likely addresses which type of question?

question of fact

Michele's persuasive speech on the "causes of autism" is most likely addresses which type of question?

question of fact

Amaia's persuasive speech that "people should support the animal rights movement" is most likely addresses which type of question?

question of policy

Laura's persuasive speech claiming that "the death penalty is unethical" is most likely addresses which type of question?

question of value

Marco's persuasive speech claiming "school vouchers are the best way to solve the educational problems" is most likely addressing which type of question?

question of value

The solution to a problem is discussed in which of the five motivated sequence steps?

satisfaction

All of the following are steps in the motivated sequence EXCEPT _________.

solvency

According to your textbook, which of the following organizational pattern is generally more effective for questions of value?

spatial

In persuading a(n) _______ audience, the speaker should rely on narratives to elaborate main paints.

sympathetic

T or F. A persuasive speech on banning the death penalty is an example of a question of policy.

true

T or F. A question of policy asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved.

true

T or F. A question of value asks whether something is good or bad

true

T or F. An audience that is informed about a speaker's topic and holds an unfavorable view of the speaker's position is called a hostile audience.

true

T or F. Ethical persuasive speeches endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent.

true

T or F. Monroe's Motivated Sequence structure has five main steps.

true

T or F. Questions of value ask for qualitative judgments about something's significance

true

T or F. The word "should" usually suggests that you are looking at a question of policy pattern.

true

With a(n) _______ audience it's important to use subtle persuasive tactics.

uninformed

persuasion

using language, images, and other means of communication to influence peoples attitudes, beliefs, values or actions

"Is Paris the most beautiful city in the world?" is a question of

value

A question of _________ asks for a subjective evaluation of something's worth, significance, quality, or condition.

value

In the _______ step of the motivated sequence, the speaker presents information that shows the benefits of her proposed solution.

visualization

question of value

a question that asks for a subjective evaluation of somethings worth, significance, quality or condition

question of policy

a question that asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved

question of fact

a question that asks whether something is true or false

persuasive speech

a speech where the speakerattempts to reinforce, modify, or change audience members beliefs, attitudes, opinions, values and behaviors

The audience's response should be something like, "I will do this." in the ______ step of the motivated sequence

action

When addressing a divided audience, the persuasive speaker should

address objections to the speaker's position.

negative/hostile audience

an audience that is informed about a speakers topic and holds an unfavorable view of the speakers position

apathetic audience

an audience that is informed about a speakers topic but not interested in it

uninformed audiences

an audience that is unfamiliar with a speakers topic and has no opinion about it

In persuading a(n) _______ audience, speakers may ethically take a one-sided approach to the topic.

apathetic

"Does watching too much television reduces individuals' critical thinking skills?" is a question of

fact