Ally is giving a persuasive speech to convince her audience to exercise daily. Based on her survey results,
she noted that while 95% of the people in the room believed they should exercise daily, only 25% of the
people reported that they actually did exercise daily. Which persuasive tool is Ally using to help her
audience members see that their actions are not consistent with their beliefs? - correct answer
✔✔cognitive dissonance
What is the qualifier in the following argument? "For a limited time only, all merchandise will be 75%
off."
A. 75% off
B. for a limited time only
C. all merchandise - correct answer ✔✔for a limited time only
Which components of an argument does the warrant connect? - correct answer ✔✔ground and claim
A reasoned position someone presents as true is a(n):
A. argument
B. reasoning
C. conflict - correct answer ✔✔argument
A presenter's topic is titled, Lunar Landing Hoax: The Case Against America Ever Having Landed on the
Moon. This topic fits into what type of persuasion issue?
A. issue of value
B. issue of Astrology
C issue of fact - correct answer ✔✔issue of fact
As Jack spoke, his audience found that his information was not consistent internally or with other
sources and it could not be supported with evidence. What should Jack incorporate more of in his
speech?
, A Pathos
B Logos
C Ethos - correct answer ✔✔logos
A biologist at a highly prestigious biology conference presented an informative speech on how DNA in
genetics works. All audience members took biology in high school and because they had already heard
the information, they started to leave the presentation. From what we know, the presenter failed to
establish which of the following criteria in the presentation?
A. novelty
B. creativity
C. consensus - correct answer ✔✔novelty
The statement, "If current investment and inflationary trends continue, the economy is going to
collapse!" is what type of information?
A. reciprocity
B. inference
C. elaboration - correct answer ✔✔inference
Maxine gave a speech about buying a house. She was sure to use vivid language and help the audience
feel as though they were going through the process. This would most likely be considered which type of
informative speech?
A. definition
B. demonstration
C. description - correct answer ✔✔description
A speech showing the audience how to build a chair is an which type of speech?
A. demonstration
B. differentiation
C. Description - correct answer ✔✔demonstration
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