Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1

Which element is most important when you evaluate syntax in a speech?

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how the sentence length supports the purpose

Question 2

The author’s development of [___] [___] the idea that social media might be a problem.

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ethos; Selection 1: ethos; Selection 2: lends credibility to

Question 3

The author’s development of [___] [___] the idea that social media might be a problem.

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lends credibility to

Question 4

Which statement correctly describes an effect of diction in a speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Positive connotations cause the audience to feel good about a topic.

Question 5

Which questions are important to ask when evaluating a speaker’s language? Check all that apply.Is the speaker using appeals to persuade the audience?Is the speaker actively moving throughout the speech?Is the speaker using a variety of sentence lengths?Is the speaker using their voice in an emotional way?Is the speaker using connotations that fit the topic?

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Is the speaker using appeals to persuade the audience?; Is the speaker using a variety of sentence lengths?; Is the speaker using connotations that fit the topic?

Question 6

Which statement best describes how the speaker’s diction creates a tone appropriate for the intended audience?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The use of informal language creates a conversational tone for a wide audience.

Question 7

Which statement best assesses the impact of the speaker’s syntax?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The use of questions encourages listeners to think about their assumptions.

Question 8

What is the impact of the speaker’s rhetorical appeal in the fifth sentence? Select the correct answer from each blank.

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The author’s development of the idea that social media might be a problem.: ethos; The author’s development of the idea that social media might be a problem.: lends credibility to

Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate Answers

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