7 Questions
Which technique is used to avoid ownership of a message?
"It" or "they" statements
What is the purpose of using historical speeches in a speech?
To increase political mileage
Which technique flips the commonly held meaning of an expression?
Inversion technique
What is the purpose of using the fear technique?
To create a potential threat and offer solutions
Which technique is used to approach difficult topics tactfully?
Indirect questions
Which technique is provocative and implies judgment?
"You" statements
What is the purpose of using emotional technique in a speech?
To appeal to emotions
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
Improve your communication skills with this quiz on speaker techniques! Learn how to avoid common pitfalls like using "you" statements or logical fallacies, and discover new tactics like citing historical speeches or using the inversion technique. With keywords specific to the quiz topic, this quiz will help you become a more effective and persuasive speaker.
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