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Chapter 17

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

	George gives a speech on how to select coffee. George works at a coffee shop and seems to be very knowledgeable about this topic. What factor(s) of credibility does this scenario represent?   Trustworthiness Dynamism All of the above Charisma Competence

	Audience perception of what a speaker says and does during a speech refers to _________________ credibility.   Dynamic Derived Terminal Initial Post hoc

	_____________ means "the word" refers to our understanding of logic.   Ethos Eros Pathos None of the above Logos

	"All men are mortal. I am a man. Therefore I, too, am mortal." This statement is an example of what type of reasoning?   Inductive None of the above Analogy Causal Deductive

	A scientist works with specific experiments, and then the scientist makes a general conclusion about the findings. What kind of reasoning is this?   Deductive None of the above Inductive Causal Analogy

	Reasoning used to link something that is known with something that is unknown is:   Causal Deductive Inductive None of the above Analogical

	"Hurry in while supplies last!" is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?   Causal Bandwagon Hasty Generalization Ad hominem Red herring

	As a way of protesting the war, John called President George W. Bush "stupid." This is a form of what logical fallacy?   Bandwagon Ad hominem Either/or Red herring Hasty generalization

	Which of the following is good advice for using emotional appeals in a persuasive speech?   Use appropriate fear appeals Use emotion-arousing words Use visual images All of the above Appeal to several emotions at once

	Which of the following is good advice for someone preparing a persuasive speech for an unreceptive audience?   Announce at the beginning that you plan to change their minds Don't establish your credibility Don't acknowledge opposing viewpoints held by the audience Begin by discussing areas of disagreement Don't expect a major shift in attitude

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