All of the following are general goals of effective persuasive speaking EXCEPT
A) to motivate to action.
B) to entertain.
C) to strengthen or weaken attitudes, beliefs, or values.
D) to change attitudes, beliefs, or values.
Answer: B
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Which of these is a group member responsibility after a meeting?
A. Work to influence others about unresolved issues. B. Express both positive and negative comments. C. Communicate to the recorder any errors in the previous meeting's minutes. D. Talk with outsiders about what occurred during the meeting.
Although a narrative is used in an introduction, personalizing your speech by telling a story is
also known as using what? A) descriptive de?nition B) an emotional appeal C) faulty analogy D) assumption of interest
Which of these speakers is showing empathy with the listeners?
A. Jeremy used colorful charts so the audience could easily understand the complex data. B. Emily told the audience she knew exactly how they felt because she had also been the victim of a drunk driver. C. William explained to the board that he was an expert in the field and had seen this issue in other communities. D. Carlotta made eye contact with her audience before beginning her speech.
Pennebaker's research shows that verbal communication has little ability to provide comfort and healing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)