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Get faster at matching terms Terms in this set (12)Attention Step: GRABBER, CURIOUS, ESTABLISH COMMON GROUND, DO NOT STATE YOUR THESIS OR YOUR TOPIC, BIGGER PROBLEMS. Other sets by this creatorIf you were seeking to persuade an audience to volunteer for a project, which of the following would be effective ways to establish your credibility? a. Talking about your personal experience volunteering for the project a. Talking about your
personal experience volunteering for the project Explaining your own competence is a way to enhance your ______ as a speaker. A. trustworthiness C. credibility The audience's perception of the speaker's qualification to speak on a topic is called A. credibility. A. credibility. Establishing common ground with your audience A. is typically ineffective. B. is a way to enhance credibility. Why can attaining credibility be complex for speakers? a. Credibility exists in the mind of the audience. a. Credibility exists in the mind of the audience. Marissa, an actress, is giving a speech on getting started in the entertainment industry. Marissa has high initial credibility, but as she gives her speech, it becomes quickly apparent that her start as an actress depended entirely on her uncle, a producer, and not her talent or hard work. As a result, her credibility drops. This is an example of how the credibility of a speaker is A.
dynamic. A. dynamic. Which of the following are ways to enhance credibility through good speech delivery? a. Speaking with conviction a. Speaking with conviction Chris is about to give a speech on social media marketing to a room of professional marketers. How can he enhance his credibility? a. Speak passionately and from the heart a.
Speak passionately and from the heart Which of the following are benefits of using evidence in a speech? a. Evidence helps make listeners more receptive to counterarguments from other speakers. b. Evidence can help persuade listeners. True or false: The best public speakers refrain from explaining their competence to the audience. False Which of the following would be the most effective strategy if a speaker were trying to persuade an audience about the human contribution to global warming? A. To provide evidence that illustrates the increase in global warming in the past century A. To provide evidence that illustrates the increase in global warming in the past century In the introduction to her speech about proposed tuition hikes, Jomekia reminds listeners that like them, she is a student and on a tight budget. She is enhancing her credibility by A. delivering the speech fluently. C. establishing common ground. Which of the following is most acceptable form of evidence to use? A. Evidence from a research study paid for by a corporation or interest group B. Evidence that is concrete and quantifiable Which of the following refers to how an audience regards a speaker's intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of a subject? A. Charisma C. Competence Which of the following is not an example of specific evidence? A. There were just over 14,000 deaths from heroin overdoses in 2016 in the United States. D. Overdose deaths have increased dramatically in the first decades of the 21st century. In their speech class, Robert, Sally, Lee, and Alicia each gave a presentation. Robert gave a thoughtful speech, which he delivered without any emotion. Sally spoke slowly to enunciate each word. Lee spoke with an even voice and was careful not to vary his tone or loudness. Alicia spoke with conviction, emphasizing her main points. Which speaker would likely have the most credibility based on speech delivery? A. Lee D. Alicia
Which of the following is an example of novel evidence? A. Scientists discovered this year that climate change is actually happening much more quickly than was previously believed. A. Scientists discovered this year that climate change is actually happening much more quickly than was previously believed. __________ consists of supporting materials, including examples, statistics, and testimony, that are used in speeches to prove or disprove something. Evidence When giving a speech about a topic over which people have various opinions, the speaker should expect which of the following? A. That the audience will question certain points and want evidence to back them up A. That the audience will question certain points and want evidence to back them up If you were giving a persuasive speech opposing gun-control laws to an audience with varied attitudes on the topic, which would be the best source of evidence? A. The National Rifle Association (NRA) C. Academic research on the effects of gun laws Which of the following are appropriate ways to use evidence? a. Use evidence from biased sources. b. Use novel evidence. Which of the following is the term used by Aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker? A.
Pathos D. Logos Which of the following statements is an example of specific evidence? A. Many Americans die from drug overdoses. C. Approximately 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016. As a speaker, what are your major goals with respect to reasoning? a. You must try to get listeners to agree with your reasoning. a. You must try to get listeners to agree with your
reasoning. True or false: Novel evidence should inspire the audience to rethink an issue. True Which of the following is the reasoning process that moves from a number of particular facts to a general conclusion? A. Reasoning from specific instances A. Reasoning from specific instances Which of the following terms refers to the supporting material that proves or disproves something? A. Credibility B. Evidence Which of the following are guidelines to follow when reasoning from principle? a.
Prepare to support the minor premise with evidence. a. Prepare to support the minor premise with evidence. Which of the following are sources that audience members are likely to be suspicious of? a. Biased sources, such as radio stations that are associated with one political party a. Biased sources, such as radio stations that are associated with one political party The type of reasoning that attempts to understand the relationship between an event and its effects is called _____________ reasoning. causal Which of the following are major elements of logos? a. Evidence a. Evidence Which of the following describes the process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence? A. Appealing to emotions C. Reasoning "Sheila led her company division successfully. I have every confidence that she will run the company with the same level of success." This quotation is best exemplifies which of the following types of reasoning? A. Reasoning from principle D. Analogical reasoning Which of the following are guidelines you should follow when reasoning from specific instances? a. Be especially careful with your wording. a. Be especially careful with your wording. Reasoning from general principle to a conclusion is the opposite of which of the following? A. Causal reasoning C. Reasoning from specific instances Why can using causal reasoning be tricky? a. Minor premises are always difficult to find evidence for. b. The fact that one event happens after another event does not mean that the first event caused it. Logicians note that there are about ______ types of fallacies. A. 50 D. 125 Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization? A. In giving his speech on education funding, Jose states, "Either taxes must be raised or all art programs must be eliminated." B. Jin sees three horses with brown hooves and concludes that all horses have brown hooves. The most important issue in assessing analogical reasoning is whether the two cases being compared are essentially A. complex. D. alike. Which of the following is the Latin name for the false cause fallacy? A. Acta non verba B. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc In a speech persuading his audience to take precautions against tick bites, Frank first described Lyme disease, then discussed its symptoms and treatments. Next, he spoke about the experiences of three of his friends who had each come down with Lyme disease from tick bites after camping in a different state. In conclusion, he said, "As you can see from these three examples, everyone should take precautions against becoming infected with Lyme disease." Which of the following are ways that Frank failed to follow guidelines for reasoning from specific instances? a. His conclusion was not reinforced with statistics on the prevalence of Lyme disease. a. His conclusion was not reinforced with statistics on the prevalence of
Lyme disease. The false ________ fallacy is often known by its Latin name, which translates to "after this, therefore because of this." cause Which of the following is an example of an invalid analogy? A. Smog is a problem. The government must make cars illegal or eliminate factories. B. Senator Jones is overweight. If he can't control his waistline, he can't control government spending. True or false: It is appropriate to use fallacies in your speeches. false Which of the following is the most common fallacy that occurs when reasoning from specific instances? A. Slippery slope fallacy C. Hasty generalization The statement, "Most people support the legalization of marijuana, and therefore it should be legal," is an example of the A. bandwagon fallacy. A. bandwagon fallacy. Tyler is giving a speech in favor of the legalization of drugs. He says, "We have seen the success of marijuana legalization in Colorado, Washington, and other states. Surely the legalization of all drugs would have the same rate of success." Which type of fallacy is Tyler committing? A. An invalid analogy fallacy A. An invalid analogy fallacy Lee and Maschino, two candidates campaigning for state representative, are participating in a debate and are asked whether marijuana should be legal. Lee answers that he feels it should be legal, then finishes by accusing candidate Maschino of opposing legalization only because he receives kickbacks from several liquor companies. Maschino responds, "Who helps fund my campaign is irrelevant. What we should be focusing on is the lack of funding for our schools." Which type of fallacy is Maschino's response? A. Hasty generalization D. Red herring Which of the following terms describes an error in reasoning? A. Analogy D. Fallacy Calling your opponent "wacko" in a debate would be a classic example of A. an analogical appeal. D. an ad hominem attack. The __________ generalization fallacy occurs when a speaker jumps to a conclusion on the basis of too few cases or on the basis of atypical cases. hasty Who of the following are the most likely to incorporate the bandwagon fallacy in their work? a. Journalists c. Salespeople Which of the following is the fallacy that forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist? A. Slippery
slope C. Either-or Which of the following is the fallacy that assumes that taking one step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented? A. Invalid analogy D. Slippery slope The ____________ herring fallacy is used when a speaker introduces an irrelevant issue in order to divert attention from the subject under discussion. red The appeal to ___________ fallacy assumes that the old is better than the new. tradition "The natural gas pipeline protesters are uncouth, unruly, and, in my opinion, have far too many tattoos." This statement is an example of which type of fallacy? A. A bandwagon fallacy B. An ad hominem fallacy The appeal to ____________ assumes that new is better than old. novelty True or false: Effective persuasion rarely requires emotional appeal. False The either-_______ fallacy forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. or Pathos was the name used by Aristotle to refer to ______ appeal. A. an ambiguous C. an emotional Which of the following arguments is not an example of a slippery slope fallacy? A. If you support the viewpoints of my opponent, you have no respect for me. A. If you support the viewpoints of my opponent, you have no respect for me. Which of the following statements is an example of an emotional appeal? A. Before vaccinations, such disease as polio and smallpox were common. B. Vaccination has nearly eradicated the terrifying diseases that used to sicken and kill entire communities. The statement, "I don't see any reason to change the social security system, since it's been around for a long time and people are still getting their checks," is an example of A. an appeal to tradition. A. an appeal to tradition. Which of the following statements is not an example of an emotional appeal? A. Refugees are people just like you and me. C. Refugees are asylum seekers. The fallacy that assumes that something new is superior to something older is the A. fallacy of appeal to novelty. ... Vivid ______ are an effective way to appeal to an audience's emotions. A. applications of logos D. examples The Roman rhetorician Quintilian stated that eloquence is derived from the force of the imagination and what other factor? A. Religious conviction B. Feeling Why was Ronald Reagan considered an effective public speaker? A. His speeches conveyed sincerity and conviction. A. His speeches conveyed sincerity and conviction. "If we let more refugees into this country, they'll take our jobs." This statement appeals to which of the following emotions? a. Compassion b. Anger Which of the following is an example of an unethical emotional appeal? A. To urge people to attend a racist rally A. To urge people to attend a racist rally Hiroshi, Larissa, and Ivan gave speeches against the use of nuclear power plants. Hiroshi spoke about the experience of two of his friends near Tokyo after a tsunami damaged nuclear power plants in Japan. For her speech, Larissa used objective academic studies of U.S. nuclear safety. Ivan presented the technical details of safety mechanisms in the most common type of nuclear power plant. Based on these descriptions, which speech would likely have had the greatest emotional appeal? A. Larissa's speech C. Hiroshi's speech Which of the following are ways to generate an emotional appeal? a. Developing vivid examples a. Developing vivid examples Which of the following is an effective way to appeal to listeners' emotions? A. Proving objectivity C. Developing vivid examples How are sincerity and conviction conveyed? a. Through tone of voice a. Through tone of voice What does it mean to use emotional appeals ethically? a. To use them in conjunction with building a case on reason a.
To use them in conjunction with building a case on reason Lucille has been asked to speak to a local group of volunteers who wish to serve as literacy tutors to disadvantaged children. Which of the following would help her explain her competence? A. Citing statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and National Research Council C. Stating that she volunteered for a local group called the Literacy Network What is the strongest source of emotional power? A. Offering vivid examples D. Speaking with sincerity and conviction How can a speaker appeal to the emotions of the audience? a. By using emotional language a. By using emotional language Why was Ronald Reagan considered an effective public speaker? ... How can speakers enhance their credibility with the audience? ... Which of the following are effective, ethical ways to appeal to listeners' emotions? ... Which of the following is the reasoning process that moves from a general principal to a specific conclusion?What is deductive reasoning? Deductive reasoning is the process of drawing a conclusion based on premises that are generally assumed to be true. Also called "deductive logic," this act uses a logical premise to reach a logical conclusion.
Which of the following are guidelines to follow when reasoning from principle quizlet?Which of the following are guidelines to follow when reasoning from principle? Prepare to support the minor premise with evidence. Determine whether the general premise will be accepted by the audience without evidence. If the general premise will not be immediately accepted, provide evidence to support it.
Which of the following best describes analogical reasoning quizlet?Which of the following best describes analogical reasoning? An argument that compares similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second.
When you use blank reasoning you move from the general to the specific quizlet?1) Deductive reasoning moves the general to the specific.
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Which of the following is the reasoning process that moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion quizlet?
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