Comm Skills Final Exam

Instead of directly refuting or disproving an argument on its logic or merits, this propaganda technique tries to discredit an opponent's position by changing the subject and charging hypocrisy. 

• Whataboutism

• Firehose of falsehood

• Latitudes of acceptance

• Name-calling

Sometimes a propagandist will use a deceptive statement that includes SOME element of truth, intended to deceive, evade, blame, or misrepresent the truth. This technique is called a Half-Truth. Which forms may a half-truth take?

• Utilizes some deceptive element, such as improper punctuation, or double meaning. 

• Partly true. 

• Totally true but only part of the overall truth, omitting important context. 

• None of these

The following argument in business is an example of which logical fallacy?

Arguing against giving raises: "Sure, we haven't given raises in over five years to our employees. You know, we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service too." 

• Burden of proof

• Plain folks

• Red herring

• Card-stacking

When delivering a dramatic reading, the speaker should: 

• Speak at a rate that’s appropriate, slowing down or speeding up for dramatic effect based on the content. 

• Vary the tone of his/her voice in or order to effectively convey emotions in a way fitting for the passage. 

• Use intentional pauses and speak with enthusiasm for dramatic effect. 

• All of these.

False information that is spread deliberately to mislead, often taking the form of created false information or deleted/altered accurate information. 

• Euphemisms

• Misinformation

• Dysphemism

• Disinformation

"Pecha Kucha" is a Japanese word that means "Chatter." The Pecha Kucha model for creating PowerPoint presentations is: 

• 10 slides x 10 seconds each. 

• 20 slides x 20 seconds each. 

• 5 slides x 5 seconds each. 

• 25 slides x 25 seconds each.

A statement found at the beginning of a speech’s introduction – such as a statistic or anecdote or rhetorical question – that captures the audience’s attention and compels them to keep listening is called: 

• Thesis.

• Concluding statement.

• Hook.

• Body.

A roadblock in communication: 

• Shows disinterest. 

• Shuts down the speaker. 

• Breaks down trust. 

• All of these.

Head nods and responses like "oh really" and "uh-huh" from a listener usually: 

• Means they want to talk now. 

• Demonstrates that they are listening. 

• Shows boredom. 

• Means you are a bad speaker. 

When sharing a problem, most people want: 

• Candy.

• To be heard and understood. 

• Advice. 

• You to fix the problem.