Question 1

In your opinion, what are the two most important dimensions for evaluating a persuasive speech? Defend your position by addressing specific criteria that are most relevant to your position. Assess your own persuasive competence, and discuss an area you wish to improve.

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Question 2

As a speaker, what special considerations apply when selecting a persuasive speech topic?

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Question 3

Identify the components of the Toulmin model for argument. Explain how they may be used in persuasion.

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Question 4

What are the four action subgoals associated with persuasive speaking? Briefly describe each, and provide an example of a speech topic appropriate for that goal.

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Question 5

As an informative speaker, why is gaining audience attention important? Explain the general strategies used to gain and maintain audience attention. Provide a specific example of a strategy you (or another speaker) have used successfully to gain audience attention.

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Question 6

Explain the persuasive approach regarding a question of policy. Include discussion of the three considerations a speaker usually focuses on when discussing a question of policy.

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Question 7

How can speakers use language to increase audience understanding? Be sure to describe at least three specific strategies in your response.

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Question 8

Discuss the five steps in Monroe's motivated sequence and its use in persuasion. Design an infomercial for a product using the five steps in Monroe's motivated sequence, and briefly outline it.

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Question 9

Identify and describe four types of informative speech topics. Using the general topic area of "communication," provide a specific example of each type that demonstrates your understanding.

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Question 10

Discuss the key differences between informative and persuasive speeches. In class, you are assigned to give both types. How would you decide on what type of speech to give if it were not assigned?

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Quiz 12: Informative and Persuasive Speaking