According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?We've been using pennies for more than two hundred years. We can't get rid of them now!
A. either-or
B. false example
C. slippery slope
D. invalid analogy
E. appeal to tradition
Answer: E
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Which of the following best describes the difference between examples and narratives?
a) Narratives are considerably longer than examples. b) Narratives are fictional; examples are factual. c) Examples are more appropriate as supporting material for informative speeches than narratives are. d) Examples and narratives are interchangeable in informative speeches.
Al has arrived early to the room he will be speaking in. While setting up his presentation aids, he realizes the light shining in from the windows will make them hard to see. Is it a good idea for Al to adjust the blinds in the room?
A) No; a speaker is a guest in their speaking location and should not touch anything. B) No; the sun will move by the time Al gives his speech, so his aids should be fine. C) Yes; this will help the audience focus on his message. D) Yes, but he should ask a building manager if it is okay first.
In Sheppard v. Maxwell, the Supreme Court urged judges to control prejudicial publicity by:
a) sequestering juries; b) granting continuances; c) issuing protective orders; d) granting changes of venue; e) all of these.
To avoid embarrassment during a speech of introduction, a speaker should
A) avoid looking at the person he or she is introducing. B) read slowly from his or her notecards. C) keep his or her remarks brief. D) verify all facts about the speaker he or she will introduce.