Communication for Various Purposes v2

Question 1

seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or
behaviors of audience members

Answer 1

Persuasive Speaking

Question 2

is the statement that will be supported by evidence.

Answer 2

Claim

Question 3

is the overarching claim for your speech, but you will make other claims within the speech to support the larger thesis

Answer 3

Thesis statement

Question 4

also called grounds, supports the claim.

Answer 4

Evidence

Question 5

is the underlying justification that connects the claim and the evidence.

Answer 5

Warrant

Question 6

focus on beliefs and try to establish that something “is or isn’t.”

Answer 6

Propositions of fact

Question 7

focus on persuading audience members that
something is “good or bad,” “right or wrong,” or “desirable or undesirable.”

Answer 7

Propositions of value

Question 8

which breaks the larger topic up into logical divisions (Organizing a Persuasive Speech)

Answer 8

topical organization

Question 9

advocate that something “should or shouldn’t” be done

Answer 9

Propositions of policy

Question 10

Review of Tips for Choosing a Persuasive Speech Topic (4)

Answer 10

1. Choose a topic that is current
2. Choose a topic that is controversial
3. Choose a topic that meaningfully impacts society
4. a thesis statement that is clearly argumentative and states your stance

Question 11

an organizational pattern that advocates for a
particular approach to solve a problem (Organizing a Persuasive Speech)

Answer 11

problem-solution pattern

Question 12

• can be used for informative speaking when the relationship between the cause and effect is not
  contested.
• more fitting for persuasive speeches when the
  relationship between the cause and effect is controversial or unclear.

Answer 12

cause-effect pattern

Question 13

Prison overcrowding is a serious problem that we can
solve by finding alternative rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders. (Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 13

Problem-solution

Question 14

Prison overcrowding is a serious problem that shouldn’t be solved by building more prisons;
instead, we should support alternative rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders. (Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 14

Problem–failed solution (proposed solution)

Question 15

Prisons are overcrowded with nonviolent offenders, which leads to lesser sentences for violent criminals.
(Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 15

Cause-effect

Question 16

State budgets are being slashed and prisons are
overcrowded with nonviolent offenders, which leads to lesser sentences for violent criminals. (Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 16

Cause-cause-effect

Question 17

Prisons are overcrowded with nonviolent offenders,
which leads to increased behavioral problems among inmates and lesser sentences for violent criminals. (Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 17

Cause-effect-effect

Question 18

Prisons are overcrowded with nonviolent
offenders, which leads to lesser sentences for violent criminals; therefore we need to find alternative rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders. (Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements by Organizational Pattern)

Answer 18

Cause-effect-solution

Question 19

an organizational pattern designed for persuasive speaking that appeals to audience members’ needs and motivates them to action.

Answer 19

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

Question 20

Elements of Persuasion (3)

Answer 20

1. Ethos (character/credibility)
2. Pathos (emotions)
3. Logos (logic)

Question 21

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Steps (5)

Answer 21

Step 1: Attention
Step 2: Need
Step 3: Satisfaction
Step 4: Visualization
Step 5: Action

Question 22

Courtesy Speeches (3)

Answer 22

1. Speech of Introduction (helps establish the speaker’s ethos)
2. Speech of Presentation (awarding a person with a gift or award)
3. Speech of Acceptance (recipient of the award; recognized)

Question 23

Ceremonial Speeches (4)

Answer 23

1. Commencement Address (graduation speech)
2. Commemorative Speech (praise or celebration-sentiments)
3. Tributes (praises-person)
4. Eulogies (dead person)

Question 24

Contest Speeches (3)

Answer 24

1. Original Oratory (own topic/writing his own speech)
2. Extemporaneous Speech (current events)
3. Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation (acting talents)

Question 25

Types of Speeches Based on Delivery (2)

Answer 25

1. Impromptu Speech (has no earlier planning or practice)
2. Extemporaneous Speech (planned and rehearsed)