Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the steps in Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)   attention
B)   cause
C)   visualization
D)   actionE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A syllogism is a deductive argument with a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence is the need step.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Public service campaigns are more effective at persuading than are face-to-face efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   logos
B)   pathos
C)   ethos
D)   togosE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about syllogisms is false?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is false?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

You should avoid revealing your purpose until later in the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   avoidance
B)   skepticism
C)   verification
D)   acceptanceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

"The University should add public speaking as a graduation requirement" is an example of a proposition of

Accepted Answer

A)   fact.
B)   policy.
C)   proof.
D)   value.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Respect for your audience as an ethical consideration discourages tricks,lies,distortion,and exaggeration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Monroe's Motivated sequence,the step where you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit from your ideas is called the _____________ step.

Accepted Answer

A)   attention
B)   action
C)   visualization
D)   action.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Persuasive Speaking and Argumentation

Respect for your audience as an ethical consideration discourages tricks,lies,distortion,and exaggeration.

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Which of the following is not one of the steps in Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

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Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos.

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You should avoid revealing your purpose until later in the presentation.

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

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Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is false?

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The first step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence is the need step.

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"The University should add public speaking as a graduation requirement" is an example of a proposition of

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

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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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Public service campaigns are more effective at persuading than are face-to-face efforts.

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

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A syllogism is a deductive argument with a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.

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

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In Monroe's Motivated sequence,the step where you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit from your ideas is called the _____________ step.

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Which of the following statements about syllogisms is false?

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Exam 15: Persuasive Speaking and Argumentation

Respect for your audience as an ethical consideration discourages tricks,lies,distortion,and exaggeration.

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Which of the following is not one of the steps in Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

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Emotional proof for an argument is also known as pathos.

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You should avoid revealing your purpose until later in the presentation.

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

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Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is false?

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The first step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence is the need step.

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"The University should add public speaking as a graduation requirement" is an example of a proposition of

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

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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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Public service campaigns are more effective at persuading than are face-to-face efforts.

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

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A syllogism is a deductive argument with a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.

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

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In Monroe's Motivated sequence,the step where you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit from your ideas is called the _____________ step.

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Which of the following statements about syllogisms is false?

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