Question 1

A statement of fact indicates
A)the speaker will present arguments and evidence to persuade listeners that an idea,object,or person is not good. 
B)the speaker will use both facts and value judgments to recommend a certain policy or situation.
C)the speaker will present evidence to persuade the listeners that a debatable point is or is not true.
D)the speaker will offer evidence in support of a judgment.

Accepted Answer

A statement of fact presents evidence to support a debatable point that is either true or not true. It does not include arguments or value judgments, as indicated in options A and B. Option D is partially correct, but it implies that the speaker has already formed a judgment, whereas a statement of fact is more objective and neutral.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a specific objective of a speech to intensify social cohesion?
A)Seek a higher level of enthusiasm from the audience.
B)Seek a higher level of motivation from the audience.
C)Persuade through vivid emotional appeals.
D)Prevent the audience from doing something.

Accepted Answer

Preventing the audience from doing something is not a specific objective of a speech to intensify social cohesion. The other options, such as seeking higher levels of enthusiasm and motivation and using vivid emotional appeals, all aim to strengthen the bonds within a group or community.

Question 3

When fewer people agree with you at the end of the speech than at the beginning of the speech,it is referred to as
A)informational speaking.
B)the boomerang effect.
C)a Toulmin argument.
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

The boomerang effect occurs when the audience becomes more opposed to the speaker's message after hearing the speech, rather than being persuaded to agree with the speaker. This is the opposite of the intended outcome of persuasive speaking.

Question 4

When using a position statement of value,which organizational pattern should you choose?
A)criteria satisfaction
B)causal
C)comparative advantages
D)any of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using a position statement of value,which...

Question 5

A speech to _________ seeks intellectual agreement from the listeners.
A)inform
B)demonstrate
C)actuate
D)convince

Accepted Answer

A speech aimed at convincing seeks to persuade the audience to agree with the speaker's point of view through sound reasoning, evidence, and emotional appeals.

Question 6

The emotional needs of an audience are referred to as
A)logos.
B)emotos.
C)ethos.
D)pathos.

Accepted Answer

The emotional needs of an audience are referred to as pathos. Pathos is one of the three modes of persuasion in rhetoric, alongside logos (appeal to logic) and ethos (appeal to ethics). Pathos refers to the use of emotional appeal to persuade and engage with an audience.

Question 7

When referring to quantity or scope,which question is significant?
A)Does evidence of harm exist?
B)Does the problem violate basic societal goals or values?
C)Is action or change required?
D)Is the problem great enough to make it a social issue?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether the problem is great enough to make it a social issue addresses the scope or quantity of the problem. The other questions focus on different aspects such as existence of harm, violation of societal goals or values, and need for action or change, but not specifically on the quantity or scope of the problem.

Question 8

In today's world,most persuasive writers combine which types of persuasive issues?
A)fact and value
B)fact and policy
C)policy and scope
D)scope and fact

Accepted Answer

The answer of In today's world,most persuasive writers combine which...

Question 9

Persuasion is
A)a method of tricking the audience.
B)using manipulation
C)being ambiguous.
D)about influence,not coercion.

Accepted Answer

Persuasion is about influencing a person's decision or thinking through logical or emotional appeals, without using force or coercion. It is not about tricking, manipulating, or being ambiguous with the audience.

Question 10

A speech to _________ asks for intellectual agreement and action of some sort.
A)inform
B)demonstrate
C)actuate
D)convince

Accepted Answer

A speech to actuate is designed to motivate the audience to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint, thus asking for intellectual agreement and action.

Question 11

Billy gave a presentation on appointing a designated driver.He suggested ideas for people to consider before going out for the evening and recommended that people who do not drink should never start.What type of speech did Billy give?
A)a speech to actuate
B)a speech to convince
C)a speech to inform
D)a speech to demonstrate

Accepted Answer

Billy's speech aimed to motivate the audience to take action by appointing a designated driver, which aligns with the purpose of a speech to actuate.

Question 12

Gillian gave a presentation on the number of children in her state that had no health insurance.She presented three simple steps that could alleviate the problem that would benefit the children,their parents and society.Gillian didn't ask the audience to write to their representative and she didn't ask them to make a phone call or donate money.She wanted the audience to know that uninsured children present a problem that was solvable.What type of speech did Gillian give?
A)a speech to actuate
B)a speech to convince
C)a speech to inform
D)a speech to demonstrate

Accepted Answer

Gillian's speech aimed to convince the audience that the issue of uninsured children is solvable, without calling for immediate action or demonstration.

Question 13

A speech to actuate seeks to ask an audience do all of the following EXCEPT
A)something new or different.
B)never start doing something.
C)ask for action.
D)stop doing something.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speech to actuate seeks to ask...

Question 14

All of the following are listed as organizational patterns suitable for persuasive speeches EXCEPT
A)problem-solution.
B)topical.
C)claim.
D)criteria-satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are listed as...

Question 15

In an effective persuasive speech,the speaker
A)avoids letting the audience realize the speech is persuasive.
B)begins to persuade in the introduction.
C)begins to persuade by the final main point.
D)waits until the conclusion to attempt to persuade.

Accepted Answer

Beginning to persuade in the introduction allows the speaker to grab the audience's attention and establish the main argument of the speech. This approach also enables the speaker to introduce supporting points throughout the speech that build on the argument and strengthen the persuasion. Waiting until the conclusion to attempt to persuade may not be effective since the audience may have already made up their minds or lost interest in the topic.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a time to present only one side of the argument?
A)when listeners are fairly knowledgeable about your topic
B)when listeners agree with your proposal
C)when listeners know nothing about your topic
D)when you want listeners to take immediate action

Accepted Answer

When listeners are fairly knowledgeable about your topic, presenting only one side of the argument may not be effective, as they may already be aware of counterarguments and expect a balanced view.

Question 17

Logical proof that helps you support your arguments is called
A)ethos.
B)pathos.
C)kairos.
D)logos.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because logos refers to using logical reasoning and evidence to support an argument. Ethos refers to appealing to credibility and authority, pathos refers to appealing to emotions, and kairos refers to considering the timing and context of an argument. While these are important elements in persuading an audience, logical proof is specifically what is being asked for in the question.

Question 18

One purpose of backing for a warrant,according to Toulmin,is that it
A)verifies the date and expertise of the evidence.
B)presents the audience with options and asks the audience to make up their own minds.
C)provides the conclusion you hope the audience will reach.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

According to Toulmin, backing for a warrant is meant to verify the data and expertise of the evidence. It is intended to provide support for the warrant, by showing that the evidence behind the warrant is valid, reliable, and credible. The purpose of backing is not to provide a conclusion or ask the audience to make up their own minds, but rather to provide necessary information to support the warrant. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 19

The part of the argument,known as a position statement,is the
A)warrant.
B)evidence.
C)claim.
D)backing.

Accepted Answer

A position statement is the claim or the main argument of the speaker/writer. The warrant supports the claim, evidence provides proof for the claim, and backing supports the warrant.

Question 20

Which of the following are the basic elements of credibility?
A)trustworthiness
B)dynamism
C)objectivity
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

All of these (trustworthiness, dynamism, and objectivity) are considered basic elements of credibility. Trustworthiness refers to being reliable and honest, dynamism involves being energetic and enthusiastic, and objectivity is about being impartial and unbiased. All of these elements combined can increase one's credibility in various contexts, such as in professional settings or when communicating with others.

Quiz 10: Persuasive Speaking

A statement of fact indicates

Which of the following is NOT a specific objective of a speech to intensify social cohesion?

When fewer people agree with you at the end of the speech than at the beginning of the speech,it is referred to as

When using a position statement of value,which organizational pattern should you choose?

A speech to _________ seeks intellectual agreement from the listeners.

The emotional needs of an audience are referred to as

When referring to quantity or scope,which question is significant?

In today's world,most persuasive writers combine which types of persuasive issues?

Persuasion is

A speech to _________ asks for intellectual agreement and action of some sort.

Billy gave a presentation on appointing a designated driver.He suggested ideas for people to consider before going out for the evening and recommended that people who do not drink should never start.What type of speech did Billy give?

A speech to actuate seeks to ask an audience do all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are listed as organizational patterns suitable for persuasive speeches EXCEPT

In an effective persuasive speech,the speaker

Which of the following is NOT a time to present only one side of the argument?

Logical proof that helps you support your arguments is called

One purpose of backing for a warrant,according to Toulmin,is that it

The part of the argument,known as a position statement,is the

Which of the following are the basic elements of credibility?