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Brydon: Between One and Many textbook cover
Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e
Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico
Persuasive Speaking

True or False

Please answer all questions.



1

People who are highly involved in a topic are likely to have a wide latitude of acceptance for views differing from their own.
A)True
B)False
2

The more similar a speaker is to an audience, the more likely the audience will be persuaded.
A)True
B)False
3

Communication research cited in your text has found that under most conditions use of evidence by speakers will enhance the persuasiveness of a message.
A)True
B)False
4

In using fear appeal, it's best to make the level of fear as high as possible to ensure that the audience is scared into accepting your persuasive message.
A)True
B)False
5

With a hostile audience, it is usually best to begin your speech on common ground where both you and the audience agree.
A)True
B)False








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