Fear Appeals and Figures of Speech Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which component is not part of the Model of Public Speaking as Communication?

Receiver (correct)

Message

Channel

Sender

What is the primary focus of the Problem-Solution speech pattern?

Presenting a challenge and its resolution (correct)

Describing events in time order

Comparison of ideas

Chronological organization

Which element is NOT part of the CRAAP Model?

Clarity (correct)

Currency

Authority

Relevance

What is the purpose of the 'Visualization' step in the Motivated Sequence?

To illustrate the benefits of solving the problem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a logical fallacy?

Circular Reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'Ethos' in public speaking?

Credibility and ethics of the speaker Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes extemporaneous speaking?

Using notes without reading verbatim Signup and view all the answers

Which rule is not a key rule for using visual aids in a presentation?

Make them flashy and detailed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of fear appeals in public speaking?

To invoke fear for behavior change Signup and view all the answers

Which type of figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as' in its comparison?

Simile Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the four parts of an introduction?

Thesis statement Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the latitude of acceptance in Social Judgment Theory?

Messages that align closely with the audience's beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a technique for overcoming nervousness and anxiety before public speaking?

Focusing on yourself Signup and view all the answers

What defines a specific purpose statement in public speaking?

A clear goal addressing the audience's needs Signup and view all the answers

Which figure of speech involves deliberate exaggeration for effect?

Hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What role does the attention getter play in a speech introduction?

It engages the audience's interest Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fear Appeals (Negative Motivation)

Fear appeals use fear to motivate behavioral change, highlighting negative consequences if a specific action isn't taken.
Effective fear appeals require the audience to perceive the threat as severe, the solution as effective and attainable, and themselves as personally vulnerable.

Five Types of Figures of Speech

Metaphor: Implied comparison of unlike things (e.g., "Time is a thief").
Simile: Comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She's as brave as a lion").
Hyperbole: Deliberate exaggeration (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").
Personification: Attributing human qualities to inanimate objects (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees").
Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g., "She sells seashells by the seashore").

Specific Purpose Statement

A specific purpose statement defines the speaker's goal in a speech, typically addressing the audience's needs.
Example: "To inform my audience about the benefits of renewable energy."

Four Parts of an Introduction

Attention Getter: Starts with a hook (e.g., story, quote, question).
Credibility Statement: Explains the speaker's qualifications.
Thesis Statement: Clearly states the main idea.
Preview: Outlines the main points.

This theory explains how audiences evaluate messages based on their pre-existing attitudes.
Audiences categorize messages into: latitude of acceptance, latitude of rejection, and latitude of non-commitment.
Audiences are more likely to accept messages close to their current beliefs.

Overcoming Nervousness and Anxiety

Five techniques for managing nervousness: practice thoroughly, use visualization, focus on the message, adopt relaxation exercises, and start with familiar content.

The Model of Public Speaking as Communication

Key components include the sender (speaker), message, and channel (medium of communication). Also audience feedback.

Logical Fallacies

Eight common logical fallacies: ad hominem (attacking the person), straw man (misrepresenting the argument), red herring (distracting from the main issue), appeal to ignorance (claiming something is true because it hasn't been proven false), false dichotomy (presenting two options as the only possibilities), hasty generalization (drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence), circular reasoning (the conclusion is included in the premise), and slippery slope (claiming one event will lead to a chain of events).

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Ethos: Speaker's credibility.
Pathos: Emotional appeal to the audience.
Logos: Logical argument and evidence.

Extemporaneous Speaking

Speaking with limited preparation, using notes but not reading verbatim.

Rules of Visual Aids

Visual aids should be simple, relevant, and visible to the entire audience.

Speech Patterns

Chronological (organize by time), spatial (location/direction), cause-effect (relationship), problem-solution (problem and solutions), topical (subtopics), and comparative (compare/contrast).

The CRAAP Model

Assess information source currency (up-to-date?), relevance (related?), authority (author credibility?), accuracy (correct?), and purpose (author's intent?).

Motivated Sequence

Five-step approach to persuasion: gain attention, establish a problem, offer a solution, visualize benefits, and encourage action.

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Description

Test your knowledge on fear appeals and various figures of speech. This quiz covers motivational strategies in communication and the effective use of language devices like metaphors, similes, and more. Perfect for students studying public speaking or communication techniques.