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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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