Understanding Persuasive Speeches

The video tutorial discusses the structure of persuasive speeches, highlighting that they are similar to informative speeches but with a different primary purpose. It introduces three types of persuasive speeches: propositions of fact, policy, and value. The tutorial also covers various organizational patterns suitable for persuasion, such as causal, problem-solution, and Monroe's motivated sequence, which is used in advertising. The lesson aims to help students understand how to structure and deliver effective persuasive speeches.

What is the primary difference between persuasive and informative speeches?

• The purpose is different.

• The audience is different.

• The length is different.

• The structure is different.

Which of the following is NOT a category of persuasive speeches?

• Propositions of fact

• Propositions of opinion

• Propositions of policy

• Propositions of value

What does a proposition of fact focus on?

• Proposing solutions to a problem

• Comparing two different policies

• Determining the truth or falsity of a statement

• Judging the morality of an action

Which example best illustrates a proposition of policy?

• The earth is round.

• All house cats should be kept indoors.

• Offshore tax havens are immoral.

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

What is the focus of a proposition of value?

• The legality of an action

• The moral or ethical judgment of an action

• The effectiveness of a policy

• The factual accuracy of a statement

Which organizational pattern is especially suited for persuasion?

• Descriptive

• Causal

• Topical

• Chronological

What does the problem-solution pattern involve?

• Identifying a problem and proposing a solution

• Comparing two different solutions

• Describing a problem in detail

• Listing the causes of a problem

What is the purpose of the comparative advantage pattern?

• To propose a new solution to a problem

• To describe the history of a problem

• To compare and contrast two options to determine which is better

• To list the pros and cons of a single option

What is Monroe's motivated sequence?

• A chronological pattern for organizing speeches

• A pattern used only in informative speeches

• An elaborate version of problem-cause-solution

• A simple problem-solution pattern

Which pattern is often used in advertising?

• Monroe's motivated sequence

• Chronological

• Descriptive

• Topical