Argumentation and Persuasion: Fundamental Knowledge

Question 1

What is persuasion?

Answer 1

Presentation of ideas or information in order to compel action (emotional)

Question 2

What is an example of persuasion?

Answer 2

A governor urging voters to legalize marijuana

Question 3

What is argumentation?

Answer 3

Presentation of ideas or information in order to present a common understanding (rational)

Question 4

What is an example of argumentation?

Answer 4

A columnist who defends a presidential foreign policy

Question 5

What is audience type 1?

Answer 5

Those who have formed opinions, and hold them tightly

Question 6

What is an example of audience type 1?

Answer 6

The jury in To Kill a Mockingbird

Question 7

What is audience type 2?

Answer 7

Those who have formed opinions but recognize another reasonable view

Question 8

What is an example of audience type 2?

Answer 8

Independent voters

Question 9

What is audience type 3?

Answer 9

Those who have not formed opinions and are interested in the issue

Question 10

What is an example of audience type 3?

Answer 10

Undecided voters in the 2016 presidential election

Question 11

What is audience type 4?

Answer 11

Those who have not formed opinions and are interested in the the issue

Question 12

What is an example of audience type 4?

Answer 12

non-registered citizens