Quiz 8

Which of the following are true about ethics in speech-making?

- Ethics are vital for a speaker's credibility. - Quoting out of context is unethical.

What are steps in the problem-solution organizational method of organizing persuasive speeches on questions of policy?

- Explaining the importance of the problem - Suggesting a practical plan - Demonstrating a need

Which of the following are organizational patterns especially useful for speeches on questions of policy?

- Monroe's motivated sequence - Problem-cause-solution order - Problem-solution order

Speakers need to address which of the following when arguing questions of policy?

- Need - Plan - Practicality

Which of the following are associated with persuasion?

- Reinforcing beliefs - Changing people's beliefs - Creating beliefs

Which of the following should a speaker do when completing the action stage (the fifth step) of Monroe's motivated sequence?

- Say exactly what they want the audience to do - Explain how the audience should take action

When you speak to persuade, you

- act as an advocate for something. - want people to agree with you.

A persuasive speech on a question of fact is different from an informative speech because in the persuasive speech the speaker

- acts as an advocate. - is partisan.

Place the steps of Monroe's motivated sequence in order from first (on top) to last.

1) Attention 2) Need 3) Satisfaction 4) Visualization 5) Action

What characterizes a partisan speech?

Attempting to encourage someone to adopt a specific action or belief

Which of the following describes the obligation to prove that a change from current policy is necessary?

Burden of proof

True or false: Persuasion occurs in situations where there is one point of view.

False

What is the result of passive agreement?

Listeners will agree that a particular policy is a good idea.

Picture a scale where strong opposition against a speaker's position is at the far left end, gradually moving toward strong support for the speaker's position all the way on the far right end. Which of the following is true about this persuasion scale?

Persuasion is any movement from the left side of the scale to the right.

Which of the following is a question of policy?

Should this homeowners' association change the rules regarding landscaping?

What is the term for the part of the audience that a speaker most wishes to persuade?

The target audience

What is the role of a speaker in an informative speech?

To present the facts as impartially as possible

Which of the following statements about disagreement is true?

Without disagreement, we would not need to persuade.

If you were delivering a speech advocating a change in policy addressing child poverty, you would need to offer ______ to solve the problem.

a plan

A question of value could address whether something is which of the following?

- Good or bad - Moral or immoral

Which of the following are true about persuasion?

- It can benefit a person's relationships. - It can benefit a person's career.

Which of the following are types of speeches on questions of policy?

- Speeches to gain passive agreement - Speeches to gain immediate action

Kellan gives a speech in which he argues that a health insurance policy from Healthy Body Insurance is the best policy available. During his speech, he discusses why the Healthy Body Insurance policy is better than the policies offered by Cost Plus Insurance and Superior Health Insurance. Which organizational pattern is Kellan using?

Comparative advantages order

Which organizational pattern uses each main point to explain why the speaker's solution is preferable to other potential solutions?

Comparative advantages order

Which of the following is an important element in constructing a persuasive speech on a question of value?

Identifying standards to help you justify your argument

Which of the following is a question of value?

Is the use of lethal injection moral?

Which of the following statements is true about persuasion and ethics?

It is important to be ethical when engaging in persuasion.

What should you try to accomplish in a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

Present information to show why listeners should agree with you

If you were delivering a persuasive speech on how to end world poverty, which of the following organizational patterns would be a logical choice?

Problem-solution order

Annabelle is giving a speech about crime on campus. After she establishes that the campus must become safer, she then says, "Here is my plan: install more lights, increase security rounds, and add more emergency call boxes." Which stage of Monroe's motivated sequence is Annabelle addressing by laying out her solution?

Satisfaction

What is an important factor in successful persuasive speaking?

Tailoring your speech to the values and beliefs of your audience

Annie wants to use the problem-cause-solution order to organize a persuasive speech to reduce violence on campus. She begins by offering statistics of incidents to show that there is a need for action. What is a possible next step?

To discuss the lack of street lamps and campus security as causes of the problem

What is the goal of justifying your stance on a question of value?

To provide standards by which to measure the correctness of your opinion

What is the most important function of the issue of practicality in persuasive speeches on questions of policy?

To show listeners that the speaker's plan will solve the problem

Thinking of your speech as a mental dialogue with your audience means that you must

anticipate potential objections and include answers in your speech.

Problem-______-solution is the organizational pattern that identifies a problem, the problem's source, and a solution to the problem.

cause

In a conservative region, Terrance is giving a speech urging gun control legislation. Terrance will most likely

experience audience resistance to persuasion.

Molly is giving a speech to her gardening club and has convinced them that something needs to be done to address their recent funding shortfall. Now that she has shown that there is a problem, Molly will

explain her plan for solving it.

Lolita asks, "When was Idaho declared a state?" This is an example of a question of

fact.

True or false: To be persuasive, a speaker must present facts from every side in an impartial manner.

false

If you were to deliver a speech advocating a new health insurance policy, it would be most helpful to begin by establishing that there is a(n) ______ for it.

need

A question of ______ asks whether a specific action should be taken.

policy

Lucian is giving a speech to the school board on the lack of healthful food in the school cafeteria. He has already established that there is a problem and presented his plan to fix it. Next, Lucian says, "Replacing the pizza bar with a station where students can build their own healthful sandwiches is actually highly feasible and cost effective. Most of the containers and utensils already in use at the station can be repurposed, but more importantly, the school will save money if it doesn't need to use the pizza oven. I've talked with Kathy Schmidt, the manager of food services, and she said that the oven is old and inefficient. It uses a lot of energy to run, is constantly needing repairs, and will need to be replaced soon, something that will cost thousands of dollars." By including this argument in his speech, Lucian is demonstrating the ______ of his plan.

practicality

Speeches on questions of fact are usually organized

topically.

Speeches on questions of value are usually organized

topically.

What are advantages of the problem-cause-solution method of organizing speeches on questions of policy?

- It makes it easier to see if the proposed solution will work. - It identifies roots of the problem. - It proposes a clear plan for solving the problem.

Which statements correctly describe questions of value?

- They are supported by standards. - They are based on moral judgments.

Andre is giving a speech on an environmental bill that will be presented to the House of Representatives in a month. He finishes his speech by saying, "I strongly urge you all to take a few minutes out of your day and email Representative Chan. Tell him that it is important that he support this bill and protect our state's natural resources." Which step of Monroe's motivated sequence is Andre fulfilling?

Action

A question of ______ concerns whether something is true or false.

fact

Which of the following is not one of the three basic issues you will face when discussing a question of policy?

Alternative

Kimi is giving a speech on why people should adopt an organic diet. She knows that some of her listeners will probably question why organic is necessary when they were raised on non-organic food, so she makes sure to include some statistics that demonstrate the harmful effects of chemical pesticides and fertilizers on humans and the environment. By anticipating this objection and providing an answer, Kimi is Multiple choice question.

thinking of her persuasive speech as a mental dialogue with the audience.