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Q: In her persuasive speech, Kari wants to generate emotional appeal to help convince her classmates to sign up as organ donors. According to your textbook, how can Kari create this emotional appeal? a. use emotional language b. develop vivid examples c. speak with sincerity and conviction d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: What does your textbook advise regarding the ethical use of emotional appeals in a persuasive speech? a. Restrict emotional appeals to the conclusion of the speech. b. Use emotional appeals on topics that do not lend themselves to reasoning. c. Avoid emotional appeals when speaking on a question of policy. d. Limit emotional appeals to speeches using Monroes motivated sequence. e. Use emotional appeals to supplement your evidence and reasoning.

Q: According to your textbook, the strongest source of emotional appeal in persuasive speaking is a. the speakers integrity and prestige. b. true-to-life supporting material. c. dramatic, emotionally charged language. d. the speakers sincerity and conviction. e. vivid comparison and contrast.

Q: Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a method for generating emotional appeal in a persuasive speech? a. Develop vivid examples. b. Increase the rate of your delivery. c. Substitute emotional appeals for evidence. d. Use more denotative language. e. Employ visual aids.

Q: Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a method for generating emotional appeal in a persuasive speech? a. Use clear visual aids. b. Develop vivid examples. c. Speak with sincerity and conviction. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: As your textbook explains, _________ are usually the most effective supporting materials if you want to increase the emotional appeal of a persuasive speech. a. statistics b. analogies c. research studies d. quotations e. examples

Q: According to your textbook, when using emotional appeal in a persuasive speech, you should a. use as many emotionally charged words as you can. b. let emotional appeal grow naturally out of the speech content. c. restrict emotional appeals to the conclusion of the speech. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: As your textbook explains, when using emotional appeal in a persuasive speech, you should a. make sure it is appropriate to your speech topic. b. use it in combination with evidence and reasoning. c. avoid it in persuasive speeches on questions of policy. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: As your textbook explains, emotional appeal is a. seldom used by public speakers in support of honorable causes. b. unethical unless it is combined with reasoning from principle. c. often necessary when a speaker is trying to move an audience to action. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: According to your textbook, emotional appeal is a. inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of policy. b. often necessary when a speaker is trying to move an audience to action. c. most effectively generated by using emotionally charged words. d. unethical unless the emotional appeal is combined with causal reasoning. e. seldom used by public speakers in support of honorable causes.

Q: According to your textbook, emotional appeal is inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of a. fact. b. ethics. c. practicality. d. policy. e. value.

Q: According to your textbook, which of the following statements is true? a. Emotional appeal is incompatible with ethical public speaking. b. A public speaker should not substitute emotional appeal for evidence and reasoning. c. Emotional appeal is usually inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of fact. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: Appeals to audience emotions such as fear, compassion, guilt, or pride are the kinds of appeals that Aristotle referred to as a. ethos. b. kairos. c. pathos. d. demos. e. logos.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If you want the most reliable air conditioner, you always should buy the newest model. a. red herring b. slippery slope c. hasty reasoning d. appeal to novelty e. bandwagon

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Of course we should use the latest innovations in testing for high-school students. If the testing methods are new, they will definitely be better than older methods. a. bandwagon b. appeal to novelty c. false syllogism d. appeal to tradition e. invalid analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? It is time to abolish the electoral college. Something new is bound to work better than something that has been around for more than 200 years. a. false syllogism b. appeal to novelty c. bandwagon d. invalid analogy e. hasty generalization

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? The U.S. Constitution is a relic of the past. We should feel free to change it whenever we want, because new ideas will always serve us better than old principles. a. appeal to tradition b. false induction c. slippery syllogism d. appeal to novelty e. hasty generalization

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If you really want to lose weight, make sure you use the newest diet on the market. In weight-loss plans, as in technology, newer is always better. a. circular example b. appeal to novelty c. bandwagon d. slippery slope e. hasty induction

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? The current administration hasnt solved the unemployment problem, but if you elect someone new, theyll do things right. a. bandwagon b. slippery slope c. appeal to novelty d. circular appeal e. appeal to tradition

Q: According to your textbook, the fallacy of appeal to novelty assumes a. that unfamiliar evidence will be most persuasive to listeners. b. that something new is automatically better than something old. c. that unusual examples should be used to startle the audience. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? It doesnt make sense to force small children to ride in special car seats. Generations of children have ridden in cars without them, and they survived just fine. a. false induction b. slippery slope c. hasty syllogism d. appeal to tradition e. invalid example

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Our county doesnt need touch-screen voting machines. If paper ballots were good enough for the founders of this country, then theyre good enough for us! a. hasty example b. appeal to tradition c. invalid history d. slippery slope e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Since the first Tournament of Roses game in 1916, the college bowl system has been a national institution. Changing it now is unthinkable. a. red herring b. slippery slope c. invalid history d. hasty example e. appeal to tradition

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? The use of marijuana has been a federal crime for more than 70 years. It was a good policy 70 years ago, and its a good policy today. a. false cause b. slippery slope c. circular generalization d. appeal to tradition e. faulty example.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Theres nothing wrong with capital punishment. After all, it has been around for thousands of years. a. appeal to tradition b. false cause c. appeal to example d. slippery slope e. appeal to novelty

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? The same hiring process has been used by the federal government for the past 30 years. Theres no reason to change it now. a. ad hominem b. invalid example c. appeal to novelty d. appeal to tradition e. false analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? There is no need to change our companys manufacturing process. Our assembly line has worked for the past 80 years, and it will work just fine for the next 80 years. a. slippery slope b. invalid analogy c. appeal to tradition d. false example e. either-or

Q: The fallacy of appeal to tradition a. assumes that something old is automatically better than something new. b. assumes that something old is automatically worse than something new. c. shows disrespect for traditional values in reasoning from principle. d. makes comparisons with cases from history that arent essentially similar. e. assumes that because something is popular, it is also good, correct, or desirable.

Q: What fallacy is exemplified by the following statement? If we approve a construction permit for this home, the next thing you know other people will want to build in our valley. Then they will pave new roads and put in gas stations and other businesses. Before you know it, all of our beautiful land will be turned into a parking lot for a giant shopping mall. a. red herring b. ad hominem c. bandwagon d. slippery slope e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If we allow the government to tax junk food, then its only a matter of time before the government tells us what were allowed to eat. a. appeal to novelty b. invalid analogy c. bandwagon d. slippery slope e. red herring

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If we give students vouchers to attend private schools, it wont be long until the entire public school system is eliminated. a. red herring b. appeal to tradition c. invalid analogy d. bandwagon e. slippery slope

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Once society recognizes same-sex marriages, all traditional values will be destroyed. a. bandwagon b. slippery slope c. red herring d. appeal to novelty e. invalid analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If we allow the government to restrict the sale of semiautomatic weapons, before we know it, there will be a ban on ownership of handguns and even hunting rifles. And once our constitutional right to bear arms has been compromised, the right of free speech will be the next to go. a. either-or b. ad hominem c. slippery slope d. bandwagon e. invalid analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Once you let the postal service stop our Saturday delivery, then its only a matter of time until theres no mail delivery at all. a. invalid analogy b. bandwagon c. slippery slope d. red herring e. appeal to tradition

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? If we encourage elementary school students to use computers in the classroom, they will spend less time reading books. As a result, they will fall way behind in developing reading, writing, and thinking skills. Pretty soon we will have a generation of illiterates on our hands. a. invalid analogy b. bandwagon c. slippery slope d. red herring e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, how can you avoid the slippery slope fallacy if you think that taking a first step will lead to disastrous consequences? a. Supplement your argument with strong emotional appeal. b. Use vivid language when describing the consequences. c. Use evidence or reasoning to prove that the consequences will occur. d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: A slippery slope fallacy a. assumes that taking a first step will inevitably lead to other steps that cannot be prevented. b. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. c. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. d. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. e. assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? We must either support the governors plan to reduce spending on education or we will never be able to balance the state budget. a. either-or b. faulty comparison c. circular deduction d. invalid analogy e. bandwagon

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? We have only two choices. Either we tax junk food or we let our children be obese. a. false cause b. appeal to tradition c. circular deduction d. appeal to novelty e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Either we all sign organ donor cards or medical facilities will start cloning people just to sell their body parts. a. either-or b. invalid analogy c. hasty deduction d. false principle e. erroneous principle

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? You can either double the size of the police department or let criminals roam the streets. a. circular deduction b. erroneous principle c. either-or d. false cause e. invalid analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? There are only two alternatives. Either we fully support the governments counter-terrorism measures or we become traitors who give comfort to our enemies. a. false cause b. invalid analogy c. hasty generalization d. erroneous principle e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? We have only two choices. We can either adopt a year-round school system or raise a nation of second-rate intellects. a. appeal to novelty b. invalid analogy c. circular generalization d. erroneous principle e. either-or

Q: An either-or fallacy a. assumes that because two things are related in time, they are causally linked. b. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. c. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. d. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist. e. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.

Q: As your textbook explains, the either-or fallacy is often referred to as a(n) a. red herring. b. invalid analogy. c. hasty generalization. d. faulty deduction. e. false dilemma.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? What does the mayor know about cutting down on crime? After all, he was accused of shoplifting when he was in college. a. post hoc, ergo propter hoc b. appeal to novelty c. bandwagon d. ad hominem e. hasty generalization

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? People who oppose the governors new welfare program are all a bunch of selfish rich people who dont have any concern for those less fortunate than themselves. a. bandwagon b. invalid analogy c. hasty generalization d. ad hominem e. false cause

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Hannah makes a good argument in favor of providing economic benefits for same-sex couples, but what else would you expect from someone who is openly gay? a. invalid analogy b. post hoc, ergo propter hoc c. hasty generalization d. ad hominem e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Representative Thompsons school proposal may be first rate, but dont forget that he never attended college himself. a. bandwagon b. ad hominem c. hasty generalization d. post hoc, ergo propter hoc e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls self-esteem are a bunch of liberal do-gooders who dont want anybody to have fun. a. ad hominem b. hasty generalization c. appeal to novelty d. post hoc, ergo propter hoc e. either-or

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Of course, Senator Davis opposes serious tax reform. Before going into politics, he was a corporate lawyer who defended several companies that have since been implicated in unethical financial dealings. a. bandwagon b. slippery slope c. hasty generalization d. invalid analogy e. ad hominem

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Councilman Stewarts recommendations for a wind farm might work, but do you want to take advice from a man who was caught cheating on his wife? a. hasty generalization b. post hoc, ergo propter hoc c. either-or d. appeal to novelty e. ad hominem

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? The mayors plan to turn the rundown section of the city into a park will never work. Dont forget that she was involved in a scandal last year. a. false deduction b. circular appeal c. appeal to novelty d. either-or e. ad hominem

Q: The ad hominem fallacy a. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. b. assumes that complex events have only a single cause. c. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore correct. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? We are spending too much time talking about regulating the cable TV industry while other countries are beating us in technological development. a. slippery slope b. bandwagon c. either-or d. red herring e. invalid analogy

Q: According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? Why should we be concerned about Siberian tigers becoming extinct when there are more and more homeless people who need our support? a. red herring b. ad hominem c. hasty generalization d. slippery slope e. either-or

Q: To persuade my audience that a major earthquake will strike Los Angeles before the year 2020 is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. fact. b. attitude. c. value. d. policy. e. opinion.

Q: According to your textbook, To persuade my audience that birds evolved from dinosaurs is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. policy. b. fact. c. opinion. d. knowledge. e. research.

Q: To persuade my audience that soccer will become the highest revenue-producing sport in the United States by 2030 is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. policy. b. opinion. c. value. d. fact. e. attitude.

Q: To persuade my audience that the use of cell phones by car drivers is contributing to the growth in automobile accidents is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. policy. b. attitude. c. fact. d. value. e. opinion.

Q: To persuade my audience that long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields can cause serious health problems is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. value. b. opinion. c. attitude. d. policy. e. fact.

Q: Which of the following is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of fact? a. To persuade my audience that capital punishment is immoral. b. To persuade my audience that capital punishment should be the mandatory sentence for murder. c. To persuade my audience that capital punishment is never justifiable. d. To persuade my audience that capital punishment fails to deter people from committing murder. e. To persuade my audience that capital punishment should be abolished.

Q: Persuasive speeches on questions of fact are usually organized in __________ order. a. topical b. problem-solution c. comparative advantages d. problem-cause-solution e. descriptive

Q: As explained in your textbook, at which of the following would you be most likely to hear a persuasive speech on a question of fact? a. a graduation ceremony b. a retirement banquet c. an awards ceremony d. a political convention e. a jury trial

Q: A persuasive speech exploring the truth or falsity of an assertion is known as a speech on a question of a. value. b. opinion. c. evidence. d. policy. e. fact.

Q: The three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of a. opinion, fact, and policy. b. problem, cause, and solution. c. fact, value, and policy. d. opinion, attitude, and value. e. need, plan, and practicality.

Q: Blake circulated a questionnaire to gauge his classmates attitudes toward implementing a special tax on junk food. He discovered that 5 audience members already agreed there should be such a tax, 6 were firmly opposed, and 10 were undecided. From these results, Blake decided that the 10 undecided class members were the __________ for his speech. a. projected audience b. majority audience c. focus audience d. target audience e. central audience

Q: Luna wanted to convince the technology department at her company to adopt a new database system. Some staff members supported the change, a few were opposed, and most were undecided. Luna realized that the undecided group was her __________ , so she focused most of her effort on them. a. majority audience b. target audience c. projected audience d. focus audience e. central audience

Q: The __________ is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade. a. core audience b. target audience c. projected audience d. intended audience e. focus audience

Q: That part of the audience a speaker most wants to persuade is called the a. specific audience. b. designated audience. c. central audience. d. special audience. e. target audience.

Q: If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most important for you to do in your speech? a. Define unclear terms in the introduction. b. Organize the speech in problem-solution order. c. Focus the speech on questions of value. d. Answer the reasons for the audiences skepticism. e. Include a call for action in the conclusion.

Q: As your textbook explains, if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to a. organize the speech in Monroes motivated sequence. b. urge the audience to take immediate action. c. circulate an audience-analysis questionnaire. d. answer the reasons for the audiences skepticism. e. focus your speech on questions of practicality.

Q: According to your textbook, you should think of your persuasive speech as a. essentially the same as a commemorative speech. b. a kind of mental dialogue with the audience. c. less challenging than speaking to inform. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a __________ with the speaker. a. mental dialogue b. situational disagreement c. cognitive restructuring d. feedback loop e. logical debate

Q: According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to a. learn about all sides of an issue. b. use visual aids when discussing practicality. c. present their evidence fairly and accurately. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to a. make sure their goals are ethically sound. b. learn about all sides of an issue. c. present their evidence fairly and accurately. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? a. a United States President praising World War II veterans b. a history professor lecturing on the rise of industrialism c. a judge explaining the rules of evidence during a criminal trail d. a developer urging the city council to build a new convention center e. a geneticist reporting her research to a professional meeting

Q: Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? a. a friend offering a humorous toast at a wedding b. a volunteer convincing a group of citizens to sign a petition c. an academic advisor explaining the study abroad process d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? a. a president of a company presenting an award to an outstanding employee b. a marketing manager explaining a new product to the companys sales force c. a personnel manager defining employee benefits at a meeting of workers d. a union representative urging management to avoid a strike by raising wages e. a finance officer reporting sales figures to the board of directors

Q: Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? a. a coach reviewing the offensive plays for next weeks game b. a lawyer explaining the details of a plea bargaining agreement to her client c. an architectural firm recommending adoption of its building plan d. a botanist reporting the discovery of a new species e. an activist honoring past leaders of the labor movement