Billi is addressing a diverse gathering in her hometown of San Diego who have met
to discuss the merits of a neighborhood watch program.
She insists that her listeners all
keep a loaded gun in their home and know how to use it, adding, "It is your responsibility
to your family, yourself, and your community to fight crime when it rears its ugly head.
Anything less is pure negligence on your part with a dose of cowardice thrown in!" In
terms of her ethical obligation to her listeners, how would we evaluate Billi's appeal?
A) It is good—as well as often productive—to offend, especially a captive audience.
B) Billi recognizes that the truth hurts sometimes but still must be spoken and heard.
C) Billi is justified; she has employed the means necessary to arouse great passion.
D) Some listeners will likely view her remarks as tasteless and of poor judgment.
D
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According to the text, the three dimensions of significant persuasion are:
a. change in attitude, change in emotion, change in behavior b. change in attitude, change in behavior, persistence of change c. change in attitude, change in emotion, persistence of change d. change in emotion, change in behavior, persistence of change e. change in attitude, change in arousal, change in behavior
The text suggests that you should write your speaking notes on little note cards
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is not an example of a liability?
a. accounts receivable b. accounts payable c. accrued expenses d. long-term debt e. capital stock
Which of the following would NOT be found in a working outline?
A. speaking notes B. purpose statement C. title D. bibliography of sources