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Communication for Various Purposes

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What is the primary goal of persuasive communication?

To entertain the audience

To advocate for a particular position (correct)

To create a sense of urgency

To provide information

What is the primary characteristic of a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

It proposes a policy or solution

It advocates for a particular value

It expresses a personal opinion

It presents evidence to support a claim (correct)

Why is it important for a persuasive speaker to establish credibility?

To confuse the audience

To gain the audience's trust (correct)

To intimidate the audience

To show off their expertise

What is the 'golden rule' in persuasive communication?

Treat others as you want to be treated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the ethical principle of analyzing messages?

To determine the message's truthfulness Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of having a long positive history in persuasive communication?

Established trust and credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of informative communication?

To convey information factually Signup and view all the answers

What are the three deep impulses that informative communication arises from, according to Osborn (2009)?

To expand our awareness, to become more competent, and to satisfy curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of persuasive communication?

To persuade the audience Signup and view all the answers

What should you ask yourself when preparing for an informative exchange?

Is my topic noteworthy to be considered informative? Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when preparing an informative exchange, according to the text?

What do my recipients already know about my topic? Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of effective informative communication?

New learning, enhanced prior knowledge, confirmed concept, and alleviated comprehension Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of argumentative communication?

To logically demonstrate one's point of view, belief, or conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What are the two things to avoid in argumentation according to Lucas (2007)?

Defective evidence and defective patterns of reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Communication for Various Purposes

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of persuasive communication?

What is the primary characteristic of a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

Why is it important for a persuasive speaker to establish credibility?

What is the 'golden rule' in persuasive communication?

What is the primary goal of the ethical principle of analyzing messages?

What is the result of having a long positive history in persuasive communication?

What is the primary goal of informative communication?

What are the three deep impulses that informative communication arises from, according to Osborn (2009)?

What is the main purpose of persuasive communication?

What should you ask yourself when preparing for an informative exchange?

What should you consider when preparing an informative exchange, according to the text?

What is the result of effective informative communication?

What is the purpose of argumentative communication?

What are the two things to avoid in argumentation according to Lucas (2007)?

What is a characteristic of public speaking that distinguishes it from conversation?

What type of speech delivery involves reciting a written message word-for-word?

What is the purpose of public speaking?

What type of speech delivery involves reciting a memorized message?

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