10 Questions
What are the three elements of persuasion according to Aristotle?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What is the primary purpose of speeches delivered in special occasions?
To perform a ritual
In persuasive speeches, what is the speaker's job?
To get listeners to agree with them and perhaps act on that belief
What is the Greek word for 'character' in the context of persuasion?
Ethos
What type of language is commonly used in special occasion speeches?
Highly stylistic or ornamental language
What does providing information in communication usually deal with?
Objects, processes, events, and concepts
What are the three basic functions that communication is designed to serve?
a) to provide information, b) to persuade or argue, and c) to entertain, honor and praise
What are examples of objects in communication?
Objects may include everything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form.
What does communication about processes explain?
Communication about processes explains how something is made, how something is done, or how something works.
What are examples of concepts in communication?
Concepts may consist of beliefs, theories, ideas, principles, and the like.
Explore the functions of communication including providing information, persuading, and entertaining. Learn about how communication is designed to serve various purposes for meeting needs and desires.
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