Chapter 14 Review - Oral Communication

TRUE or FALSE: A persuasive speech asks your audience to “buy” something that you are “selling.”

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Your audience should never be perceived as the enemy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

an audience that is friendly and easy to address

• supportive

• indifferent

• uncommitted

• opposed

an audience that is neutral and needs more information to make a decision

• supportive

• indifferent

• uncommitted

• opposed

an audience that may appear bored and may feel as if they've been forced to attend

• supportive

• indifferent

• uncommitted

• opposed

an audience that is hostile and has no sympathy towards you

• supportive

• indifferent

• uncommitted

• opposed

what is attractive or interesting about someone or something

• audience

• appeal

• characteristic

• credibility

an appeal to one's intellect by offering organized proof

• logical

• emotional

• personal

an appeal to one's feelings

• logical

• emotional

• personal

an appeal to one's credibility

• logical

• emotional

• personal