Question 1

What is a boomerang effect, and why is it important to be aware of this concept when analyzing your audience?

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The boomerang effect refers to the unint...

Question 2

In order to ethically respect your audience, you should

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A)   lie to your audience.
B)   distort opposing viewpoints.
C)   speak truthfully and accurately.
D)   exaggerate your claims.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Accurate citation of sources is an ethical consideration in a persuasive speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the Monroe Motivated sequence, the step in which you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit from your ideas is called the ________ step.

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A)   attention
B)   action
C)   visualization
D)   needE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Identify and give examples of the three forms of proof.

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The three forms of proof are ethos, path...

Question 6

Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get students to vote for her candidate for state senate. Her speech was very passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using?

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A)   logos
B)   pathos
C)   ethos
D)   togosE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

If you encourage the audience to start a new behavior, your persuasive purpose is

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A)   continuance.
B)   deterrence.
C)   adoption.
D)   discontinuance.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Why are face-to-face efforts more effective at persuading others than are public service campaigns?

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Face-to-face efforts are often more effe...

Question 9

Which of the following statements about deductive arguments is FALSE?

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A)   Deductive arguments result in a conclusion.
B)   Deductive arguments have three parts.
C)   Deductive arguments often take the form of a syllogism.
D)   Deductive arguments require an inference.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Weaknesses of inductive arguments include questioning the major premise, application of minor premise, and the meaning of the conclusion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a means of resisting persuasion?

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A)   avoidance
B)   skepticism
C)   verification
D)   acceptanceE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the Monroe Motivated Sequence?

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A)   attention
B)   cause
C)   visualization
D)   actionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Personal proof, consisting of expertise and authority, is also known as

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A)   ethos.
B)   pathos.
C)   logos.
D)   togos.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is FALSE?

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A)   Inductive arguments include a number of specific instances.
B)   Inductive arguments include a major and minor premise.
C)   Inductive arguments result in a generalization.
D)   Inductive arguments require an inference.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

An inductive argument moves from a general proposition to a specific instance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about syllogisms is FALSE?

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A)   A syllogism has a major premise.
B)   A syllogism has a subjective premise.
C)   A syllogism has a minor premise.
D)   A syllogism has three parts.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Explain the propositions of fact, policy, and value, and provide an example for each.

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Question 18

What are some of the ethical considerations that are important to consider in persuasive speaking?

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Some of the ethical considerations that ...

Question 19

Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One test of evidence is "Does the evidence come from unbiased sources?"

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Persuasive Presentations

One test of evidence is "Does the evidence come from unbiased sources?"

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Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get students to vote for her candidate for state senate. Her speech was very passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using?

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Accurate citation of sources is an ethical consideration in a persuasive speech.

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Which of the following statements about syllogisms is FALSE?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the Monroe Motivated Sequence?

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Explain the propositions of fact, policy, and value, and provide an example for each.

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If you encourage the audience to start a new behavior, your persuasive purpose is

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Which of the following statements about deductive arguments is FALSE?

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In the Monroe Motivated sequence, the step in which you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit from your ideas is called the ________ step.

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Why are face-to-face efforts more effective at persuading others than are public service campaigns?

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What are some of the ethical considerations that are important to consider in persuasive speaking?

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Personal proof, consisting of expertise and authority, is also known as

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Weaknesses of inductive arguments include questioning the major premise, application of minor premise, and the meaning of the conclusion.

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Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos.

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Which of the following is NOT a means of resisting persuasion?

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Identify and give examples of the three forms of proof.

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Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is FALSE?

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An inductive argument moves from a general proposition to a specific instance.

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What is a boomerang effect, and why is it important to be aware of this concept when analyzing your audience?

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