Speechwriting Techniques 3

Question 1

The technique of appealing to the audience's emotions is known classically as:

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Pathos

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Logos

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Ethos

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Kairos

Question 2

Which appeal establishes the speaker's credibility and character?

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Ethos

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Pathos

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Logos

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Anaphora

Question 3

Telling a personal anecdote early in a speech primarily helps to:

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Build rapport and humanize the speaker

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Replace the main argument

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Avoid stating a thesis

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Pad the word count

Question 4

Using concrete imagery instead of abstract language is effective because it:

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Helps the audience visualize and remember the message

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Makes the speech longer

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Avoids the need for a conclusion

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Hides weak arguments

Question 5

The appeal to logic and reasoned argument is called:

Accepted Answer

Logos

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Pathos

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Ethos

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Chiasmus

Question 6

A metaphor differs from a simile in that a metaphor:

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States one thing is another without 'like' or 'as'

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Always uses 'like' or 'as'

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Compares numbers only

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Repeats the opening word

Question 7

Kairos in rhetoric refers to:

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Choosing the opportune moment and context for a message

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The speaker's vocabulary

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The length of the speech

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The volume of delivery