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Which technique is used to avoid ownership of a message?
Which technique is used to avoid ownership of a message?
- Inversion technique
- "It" or "they" statements (correct)
- Indirect questions
- "But" statements
What is the purpose of using historical speeches in a speech?
What is the purpose of using historical speeches in a speech?
- To appeal to emotions
- To provide evidence for a claim
- To create a potential threat
- To increase political mileage (correct)
Which technique flips the commonly held meaning of an expression?
Which technique flips the commonly held meaning of an expression?
- Logical fallacies
- Inversion technique (correct)
- Indirect questions
- "But" statements
What is the purpose of using the fear technique?
What is the purpose of using the fear technique?
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Which technique is used to approach difficult topics tactfully?
Which technique is used to approach difficult topics tactfully?
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Which technique is provocative and implies judgment?
Which technique is provocative and implies judgment?
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What is the purpose of using emotional technique in a speech?
What is the purpose of using emotional technique in a speech?
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Study Notes
- Speakers use various techniques to evade or dissipate responsibility
- "It" or "they" statements avoid ownership of a message
- "But" statements wrap unpleasant messages in a palatable way
- Indirect questions can be a tactful way to approach difficult topics
- "You" statements imply judgment and can be provocative
- Citing historical speeches can increase political mileage
- Inversion technique flips the commonly held meaning of an expression
- Fear technique creates a potential threat and offers solutions
- Logical fallacies make spectacular predictions based on minor facts
- Speakers use emotional technique to appeal to the audience
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