Fallacies & Propositions
Soapy Sponge cleans better because it is a better cleaner. This is an example of what fallacy? (non sequitur, begging the question, or ad hominem)
Begging the Question
The purpose of this speech is to provide the audience with knowledge or understanding of a topic. I.E. Michelle gives a speech explaining how the electoral college works.
Informative Speech
Mrs. Smith listens to two students tell her about a dispute they've been having that is causing a problem in their friendship. This is an example of what kind of listening?
Empathetic or therapeutic listening.
This provides a roadmap for the speech by outlining the main points that will be discussed.
Preview Statement
Jennifer wore shorts and a crop top when giving a speech at the school board meeting asking for donations for a new club she wanted to start at her school. What rhetorical appeal was missing from her speech, causing her to get little to no donations?
Ethos (credibility)
Sara does not deserve to be promoted to manager. She cheated on her husband two years ago. This is an example of which fallacy? (non sequitur, begging the question, or ad hominem)
Ad Hominem
The purpose of this type of speech is to entertain, inspire, give thanks, or commemorate. I.E. A roast
Special Occasion Speech
Ava is listening to her boyfriend as he shares an emotionally difficult situation—his concerns about his parents' divorce and how it might affect his younger sister. She's providing a supportive and understanding presence, focusing on his feelings and offering emotional support rather than giving advice or solving the problem.
Relational Listening
Highlighting the honoree's achievements in a retirement speech is using the magnification or identification technique of special occasion speaking.
Magnification by evoking emotions.
Ashley gave a speech about an asteroid in route to hit earth causing a mass disaster and the likelihood of hundreds of thousands of casualties. What rhetorical appeal is she using?
Pathos (emotions)
Jordyn spilled her coffee on herself this morning, so this is why she got into a car accident. (begging the question, ad hominem, or causal)
Causal Fallacy
The purpose of an acceptance speech is to express gratitude and acknowledge those who contributed. True or False
True
Going to a concert is considered what type of listening? Informational, empathetic, recreational, or appreciative?
Appreciative Listening
What type of audience is it important for the speaker to establish identification with when speaking to them? Neutral, receptive, or hostile?
Receptive Audience
An informative speech explaining the history of airplanes using many facts and statistics uses which rhetorical appeal?
Logos
Arguing that Patrick Kane is the best hockey player of all time is what kind of proposition (fact, value, or policy)?
Proposition of Value
Requesting a friend to let you borrow their car is an example of persuasion. True or False
True
Using a faster rate of speech to create excitement and intrigue, or slowing down speech convey sadness or seriousness is using which technique of encouraging active listening? (Cueing listeners, convincing listeners, or making listeners care)?
Cue your listeners
This is a technique used for special occasion speaking to help establish a connection and familiarity with the audience.
Identification
A speaker talks about how they have firsthand experience driving an electric car, so they know they are great cars. What rhetorical appeal are they are they using?
Ethos (credibility)
A claim that "The moon is made of cheese." Is this claim a proposition of fact, value, or policy?
Proposition of Fact - because it is a claim that can be proven true or false, in this case false, as scientific evidence shows the moon is made of rock and metal, not cheese.
The tone of special occasion speeches should be formal and distant. True or false?
False, the tone should be personal and emotional
What listening term does this scenario demonstrate? A man from a male dominated culture refusing to listen to a female speaker?
A psychological deaf spot
This is a technique used in special occasion speaking to amplify emotion and promote goodwill among people.
Magnification
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