Persuasive Speech

Question 1

is the form of communication that people of diverse backgrounds mostly engage in

this kind of speech can center on any arguably interesting topic under the sun

Answer 1

persuasive speaking

Question 2

7 qualities of an effective persuasive speech

Answer 2

1. well-defined goal
2. clear main point
3. sufficient supporting ideas
4. logical reasoning
5. effective and powerful ways to gain the attention of your audience
6. compelling ideas to make your target audience feel and think
7. salient motives to target the salient needs of your audience

Question 3

this type of persuasive speech questions the existence of a particular event or happening

poses questions of fact, derives conclusions from different sources of information, and attempts to convince the audience to believe in their ideas

Answer 3

speech that questions fact

Question 4

this type focuses on questions of value regarding topics on the self, family, friendship, religion, government, freedom, love, and money, among others.

Answer 4

speech that questions value

Question 5

this type questions the current state of things that can impact the future

speaker asks relevant questions that can help in making a decision on whether or not something should be implemented, observed, or done

Answer 5

speech that questions policy

Question 6

this type either responds to or disproves the claims of others while defending and promoting one’s own claims

speaker has to carefully plan their arguments to have logical and convincing responses

Answer 6

speech that refutes

Question 7

what are the 4 types of persuasive speech?

Answer 7

• speech that questions fact
• speech that questions value
• speech that questions policy
• speech that refutes

Question 8

A.F.O.R.E.S.T means?

Answer 8

anecdotes
facts and figures
opinion
rhetorical questions
emotive language
superlatives
tripling

Question 9

what are the 5 organization patterns

Answer 9

1. A.F.O.R.E.S.T
2. Problem-solution
3. Problem-cause-solution
4. Comparative advantages
5. Monroe’s motivated sequence

Question 10

who is the professor from Purdue University?

Answer 10

Alan Monroe

Question 11

who are the 3 persons from 1978?

Answer 11

Ehninger, Monroe, & Gronbeck

Question 12

how to apply the monroe’s motivated sequence?

Answer 12

1. grab the attention of the audience
2. establish the need or urgency
3. present possible solutions to your audience to satisfy the need
4. help your audience visualize
5. engage the audience to participate in promoting change through a call for action

Question 13

who is the author of The Art of Public Speaking?

Answer 13

Stephen Lucas (2011)

Question 14

4 methods of persuasion

Answer 14

• they perceive that the speaking has credibility
• they are convinced by the evidence presented by the speaker
• they are convinced by the speaker’s reasoning
• their emotions are touched by the speaker’s ideas or use of language

Question 15

3 ways on how to enhance your credibility

Answer 15

1. explain how you become an expert on the topic
2. connect your experiences, beliefs, values, or attitudes with your audience’s
3. practice more often so you can deliver your speech with conviction

Question 16

3 ways on how to use evidence

Answer 16

1. specify evidence
2. avoid outdated evidence
3. choose reputable or credible sources for your evidence

Question 17

how to use reasoning

Answer 17

avoid logical fallacies or errors in reasoning

Question 18

this happens when you attack the character of a person instead of their argument

Answer 18

ad hominem

Question 19

this happens when the idea of a stated argument is repeated

Answer 19

circular argument

Question 20

this happens when two things, which might be alike in some respects are compared and assume to be similar in other ways

Answer 20

false analogy

Question 21

this happens when a statement of someone who is not an expert in the field in question is being used in an argument

Answer 21

false authority

Question 22

this happens when the connection between two consecutive events is not clear

Answer 22

false cause and effect

Question 23

this happens when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence

Answer 23

hasty generalization

Question 24

this happens when the answer does not address the question

Answer 24

red herring

Question 25

2 ways on how to use emotional appeal

Answer 25

1. internalize what you are saying
2. use emotion appropriately