Developing Persuasive Speeches

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct?a.Audiences listen for information that contradicts their beliefs and values.b.Audiences intentionally ignore information that supports their beliefs and values.c.Audiences listen for information that supports their beliefs and values.d.Audiences are easily persuaded to believe new information.

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C: C

Question 2

John asks his mother to extend his curfew from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am so he can attend a party in a near-by town with friends. His mother refuses, so John asks if she will extend the curfew until 2:00 am. She again refuses and John continues to negotiate until they decide his curfew will be 1:30 am. This is an example of _______________.a.foot-the-door persuasionb.door-in-the-foot persuasionc.face-in-the-door persuasiond.door-in-the-face persuasion

Question 3

_____________ appeal to the audience's needs, desires and wants. a. Logical appeals b. Emotional appeals c. Credibility appeals d. Selective appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B: B

Question 4

When working to persuade an audience it is important to _____________.a.ask for limited amounts of changeb.never ask for changec.ask for large changes immediatelyd.hint at desired changes

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A: A

Question 5

Persuading your audience that you can protect them from harm is an example of a(n) ____________ appeal based on the desire for _____________.a.logical; safetyb.safety; emotionalc.logical; emotionald.emotional;safety

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D: D

Question 6

________________ appeal to the audience’s ability to reason and draw conclusions. a. Emotional appeals b. Selective appeals c. Logical appeals d. Credibility appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C: C

Question 7

You can __________________ by pointing out shared experiences, values or beliefs.a.bore the audienceb.identify with your audiencec.entertain the audienced.ask for large changes

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B: B

Question 8

John asks his mother to extend his curfew from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am so he can attend a party in a near-by town with friends. His mother refuses, so John asks if she will extend the curfew until 2:00 am. She again refuses and John continues to negotiate until they decide his curfew will be 1:30 am. This is an example of _______________.a.foot-the-door persuasionb.door-in-the-foot persuasionc.face-in-the-door persuasiond.door-in-the-face persuasion

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D: D

Question 9

Safety and self-actualization are examples of __________. a. credibility appeals b. emotional appeals c. selective appeals d. logical appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B: B

Question 10

The ____________ of persuasion is when you ask for small changes at first, then progress towards asking for larger changes. a.door-in-the-faceb.foot-in-the-doorc.door-in-the-footd.face-in-the-door

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B: B

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