Instruction
Chapters 13 & 14: Wording and Delivery
Upon reading Chapter 13 & 14 (Gregory) that outline effective wording and delivery, please answer the following questions.
1. Chapter 13: In order to explore connotation list 3 words that are synonyms but each has a different positive, neutral, and negative connotation. Please do not use the examples in the text or the one below.
Example: intelligent (positive), clever (neutral), know-it-all (negative)
2. Chapter 13: Define and give examples for each of the following terms: doublespeak, euphemisms, inflated language, jargon, and imagery.
3. Chapter 14: List the 3 reasons it is important to have eye contact.
4. Chapter 14: How is dressing professionally a compliment to your audience?
5. Chapter 14: What are 5 benefits and tips to practicing your speech (Please try some of these prior to giving your next speech)?
Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade
Upon reading Chapter 16 Speaking to Persuade (Gregory), please answer the following questions.
1. Outline and define the 5 steps in Monroe’s motivated sequence.
2. Give an example of 3 immediate on-the-spot audience actions.
3. Why should persuasion be viewed as a long term process in a career setting?
4. List and define 2 additional patterns of organization.
Chapter 17: Persuasion
Upon reading Chapter 17 (Gregory) that outlines Persuasive Strategies, please answer the following questions.
1. Define and give examples of at least 3 Fallacies of Reasoning. If you have not used one already, try and think of an example of one of these fallacies in public policy or political history.
2. Explain the 5 elements of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
3. What are 8 common motivations that you can appeal to when giving a speech of persuasion? Which of these are you most likely to employ in your speech?