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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?
Which technique is used to approach difficult topics tactfully?
Which technique is used to approach difficult topics tactfully?
Which technique is provocative and implies judgment?
Which technique is provocative and implies judgment?
What is the purpose of using emotional technique in a speech?
What is the purpose of using emotional technique in a speech?
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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Description
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.
