CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES

Question 1

to impart knowledge to the audience, to clarify information, and to secure understanding.

Answer 1

Informative

Question 2

what is the main purpose of informative communication?

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to share knowledge (Osborn and Osborn, 2000)

Question 3

what are the types of informative communication by content

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a. Information about Objects
b. Information about Processes
c. Information about Events
d. Information about Concepts

Question 4

talks about something tangible

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a. Information about Objects

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discusses a process in progress that will produce a certain outcome

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b. Information about Processes

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anything worthy and notable that took place or is taking place such as elections, calamities, world events, etc…

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c. Information about Events

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tackles ideas, beliefs, theories and principles

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d. Information about Concepts

Question 8

what are the types of informative communication by purpose

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a. Information on Description
b. Information on Explanation
c. Information on Instructions

Question 9

speaks about straightforward information as you describe what you want to say through descriptive manner

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a. Information on Description

Question 10

talks to clarify concepts and ideas that have been known by many
people

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b. Information on Explanation

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step by step instruction on how to operate a certain equipment

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c. Information on Instructions

Question 12

what are the types of formal informative talks

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1. The public lecture
2. The status report
3. The briefing
4. The fireside chats
5. The chalk talk

Question 13

As a result of a person’s special interest or expertise, may be invited to a community group or club.

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1. The public lecture

Question 14

up to date status on what has been accomplished, plans for the future

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2. The status report

Question 15

used to tell members of a group about changes in policy or procedure

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The briefing

Question 16

this usually features a group leader addressing concerns, worries and issues at the moment. A principal may schedule this with the parents of the SHS students to review school goals and policies.

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4. The fireside chats

Question 17

the speaker relies on a visual aid.

A coach showing a team how to execute the person-to-person category of team defense or a directory outlining plans to present a stage play.

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5. The chalk talk

Question 18

what are the 4 Organizational Patterns for Informative Speeches

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1. The Chronological Pattern
2. The Spatial Pattern
3. The Topical Pattern
4. The Narrative Pattern

Question 19

This pattern allows you to explain how someone or something has developed over a period of time. You highlight the importance of each step in that development.

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1. The Chronological Pattern

Question 20

This pattern allows you to describe the physical or directional relationship between objects or places.

It works well with informative speeches about objects, places or any other living creatures.

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2. The Spatial Pattern

Question 21

you divide the topic into subtopics that address the components, elements, or aspects of the topic.

If you want your audience to understand a process, describe the main features of the process.

In speeches about concepts and ideas, when you want to explain rather than simply describe important elements of the topic, make your explanation clear.

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3. The Topical Pattern

Question 22

This pattern is used to retell a story or a series of short stories.

It provides a stronger emphasis on the dramatic unfolding of event.

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4. The Narrative Pattern

Question 23

what are 7 guidelines for informative speaking

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1. Do an obstacle analysis of the audience
2. Organize the material carefully
3. Personalize your material to your audience-
4. Compare the known to the unknown
5. Choose your vocab carefully
6. Build on repetition and redundancy
7. Strive to be interesting

Question 24

– to influence or move the audience to action

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. Persuasive

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what are the different Types of Persuasion (By Types of Proposition)

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a. Proposition of Fact b. Proposition of Value c. Proposition of Policy

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- **talks** on issues - It **shapes the basis** on an argument for detailing the topic

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a. Proposition of Fact

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– discusses about **truth and falsity** of the issue

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b. Proposition of Value

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allows a step beyond the **queries of fact or value** that will require an action or a policy

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c. Proposition of Policy

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what are the different Types of Persuasion (By Desired Outcome)

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a. Convincing b. Actuating

Question 30

when one needs to persuade the audience’s need to change by giving them time to think and feel the situation

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a. Convincing

Question 31

takes place when one needs to **move the audience** to a specific behavior

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b. Actuating

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what are the different Types of Persuasion (By Direct Approach)

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a. Direct Persuasion b. Indirect Persuasion

Question 33

demonstrates the clear purpose of the writer to the target audience by stating it right away

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a. Direct Persuasion

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disguises or hides the intentions of the writer through a sense of only hinting the issue and it is for the audience to comprehend the message

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b. Indirect Persuasion

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what are the 6 Science of Persuasion

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1. Reciprocity 2. Scarcity 3. Authority 4. Consistency 5. Liking 6. Consensus

Question 36

people are obliged to give others the form of behavior, gift or service that they have received first

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1. Reciprocity

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people want more of the things they can have less of

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2. Scarcity

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people follow the lead of credible, knowledgeable experts

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3. Authority

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people like to be consistent with the things they have previously said or done

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4. Consistency

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people prefer to say “Yes” to those that they like

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5. Liking

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people will look to the actions and behavior of others to determine their own

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6. Consensus

Question 42

what are the 3 Designs that serve the needs of persuasive

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a. Problem-solution design b. Motivated sequence design c. Refutative design

Question 43

topic presents a problem that needs to be solved and a solution that will solve it

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a. Problem-solution design

Question 44

use when topic calls for action as the final stage of a five-step process:

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b. Motivated sequence design 1. arousing attention 2. demonstrating a need 3. satisfying the need 4. visualizing results 5. calling for action

Question 45

use this when you must answer **strong opposition** on a topic before you can establish your position

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Refutative design

Question 46

what are the 3 elements of persuasion

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1. Ethos 2. Pathos 3. Logos

Question 47

“Character” the speaker attempts to persuade others by using authoritative and **trustworthy** course or support of the message

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Ethos

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- refers to the speaker’s appeal to **emotions** - arouse the audience’s **feelings** such as displaying photos to convince them to contribute to charitable organizations

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Pathos

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• involves using **logic** to support a speaker’s statement and persuade his audience • develop a coherent space that moves **logically** through his argument, emphasizing reasoning

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Logos

Question 50

to state a **position** of an issue

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Argumentative

Question 51

what are the different forms of argument

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a. Deductive argument b. Inductive argument c. Analogical argument

Question 52

develops a major premise, minor premise and conclusion

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a. Deductive argument

Question 53

satisfies listeners that the speaker has an adequate grasp of reality, especially as reflected in the minor premise

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b. Inductive argument

Question 54

compares a proposed plan to closely related programs already in existence

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c. Analogical argument