The Art of Public Speaking: Speaking to Persuade Chapter 16 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of persuasive speeches?

Questions of policy

What does 'mental dialogue' refer to in the context of public speaking?

The interaction between the speaker and the audience

What are the ethical goals of persuasion?

Changing people's beliefs

What is the 'target audience' in the context of public speaking?

The portion of the audience the speaker most wants to persuade Signup and view all the answers

Which type of persuasion focuses on advocating for or against specific policies or courses of action?

Questions of policy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'degrees of persuasion' refer to in public speaking?

The varying levels of influence speakers have over their audience Signup and view all the answers

What does a Question of Fact deal with?

The truth or falsity of an assertion Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of the persuasive speech on capital punishment?

To persuade the audience that capital punishment is morally and legally wrong Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a Question of Policy?

Convinces the audience that a policy is desirable and avoids encouraging action to support it Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the speech on an earthquake hitting California?

There are three good reasons to believe that an earthquake will hit California in the next ten years Signup and view all the answers

What violates the biblical commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' according to the text?

Capital punishment Signup and view all the answers

What does Passive Agreement aim to achieve?

Convinces the audience that a policy is desirable and encourages action to support it Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of Passive Agreement?

To persuade the audience that a policy is desirable without encouraging action to support it Signup and view all the answers

'Immediate Action' aims to convince the audience to do what?

Act in support of a policy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Persuasive Speeches

The main focus is to influence the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or actions towards a particular topic.

Mental Dialogue

Refers to the internal conversation an audience member has with themselves while listening to a speech.

Ethical Goals of Persuasion

Respect for the audience's autonomy and dignity
Truthfulness and honesty in the message
Avoidance of manipulative tactics
Focus on the common good

Target Audience

The specific group of people the speaker aims to persuade.

Types of Persuasion

Advocacy persuasion: focuses on advocating for or against specific policies or courses of action.

Degrees of Persuasion

Refers to the extent to which the speaker wants to influence the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Questions of Fact

Deal with whether something is true or not.

Specific Purpose

The specific goal or objective of the persuasive speech, e.g., to persuade the audience to take a particular stance on capital punishment.

Question of Policy

Deals with whether a particular course of action should be taken.

Central Idea

The main message or claim of the speech, e.g., an earthquake hitting California.

Biblical Commandment

Capital punishment violates the biblical commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Passive Agreement

Aims to achieve a subtle, indirect agreement from the audience.
Specific purpose: to create a sense of mutual understanding without explicitly asking for agreement.

Immediate Action

Aims to convince the audience to take immediate action or make a decision.

Description

Test your knowledge on the techniques and ethics of persuasion as discussed in Chapter 16 of 'The Art of Public Speaking' by Stephen E. Lucas. Explore the methods of creating, reinforcing, and changing people's beliefs or actions, while also considering ethical goals and approaches in persuasion.