Public Speaking: Session 21 – Flashcards
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speakers should be aware of logical fallacies in order to use them effectively
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false
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if the audience is aware of counter claims to the argument and the speaker does not acknowledge then , then the speaker can possibly loss credibility
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true
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an argument that is stated in such a way that it cannot help but be true, even though no evidence has been presented "intelligent design is the correct explanation for biological change over time because we can see godly evidence in our complex natural world"
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begging the question
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an argument that uses a general opinion as its basis "everybody on campus is voting for her so you should, too"
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bandwagoning
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an argument stated in terms of only two alternatives, even though there may be many additional alternatives "you are either for us or against us"
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either-or fallacy
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an argument that targets a person instead of the issue at hand in an attempt to incite an audience's dislike for that person "I'm a better candidate than X because, unlike X, I work for a living"
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ad hominem
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an argument that introduces an irrelevant or unrelated topic into the discussion to divert attention from the issue at hand "immigration reform is unnecessary at this time because the president's approval ratings are low and the Keystone Pipeline will create more jobs"
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red herring
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an argument that uses an isolated instance to make an unwarranted general conclusion "my neighbor who is the manager of a Walmart is untrustworthy; therefore, Walmart is not a trustworthy company"
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hasty generalization
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a faulty assumption that one case will lead to a series of events or actions "helping refugees from Syria today will force us to help refuges across the Middle East and worldwide"
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non sequitur (does not follow)
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one elements of an ethos-based appeal is the speaker's moral character
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true
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the general goal of persuasive speeches is to increase understanding and awareness
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false
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the appeal to audience's emotions is termed _________________.
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pathos
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attempts to persuade listeners to think or do things contrary to important cultural norms will usually fail
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true
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using your experience is what kind of appeal?
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ethos
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success in persuasive speech requires attention to what motivates listeners
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true
