COMS 101 QUIZ 5 ASSESSMENT TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is not recommended for dealing with an
unfavorable audience?
a. stress common ground
b. build your credibility
c. use plenty of emotional appeals
d. use plenty of evidence. Answer: use plenty of emotional appeals
◉ The goal of stressing common ground with an unfavorable
audience is to:
a. minimize disagreement
b. identify common concerns
c. establish credibility
d. create the basis for communication to occur. Answer: create the
basis for communication to occur
◉ An organization pattern that could work equally well for both
informative and persuasive presentation is
a. topical
b. Monroe's motivated sequence
, c. problem solution
d. cause effect. Answer: topical
◉ 1. Which of the following is an example of a question of value?
a. "Is freedom of speech more important than national security?"
b. "Should fluoride be added to municipal drinking water?"
c. "Is global warming supported by scientific evidence?"
d. "Should we take steps to reduce soil erosion?". Answer: "Is
freedom of speech more important than national security?"
◉ Which type of audience response occur when the audience does
what is considered socially acceptable?
a. defensive response
b. behavioral response
c. critical response
d. compliance response. Answer: compliance response
◉ Which of the following is not recommend by your text for use
when refuting opposing arguments?
a. state the opposing view fairly and concisely
b. document and develop your own position
c. acknowledge the faults in your argument
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following is not recommended for dealing with an
unfavorable audience?
a. stress common ground
b. build your credibility
c. use plenty of emotional appeals
d. use plenty of evidence. Answer: use plenty of emotional appeals
◉ The goal of stressing common ground with an unfavorable
audience is to:
a. minimize disagreement
b. identify common concerns
c. establish credibility
d. create the basis for communication to occur. Answer: create the
basis for communication to occur
◉ An organization pattern that could work equally well for both
informative and persuasive presentation is
a. topical
b. Monroe's motivated sequence
, c. problem solution
d. cause effect. Answer: topical
◉ 1. Which of the following is an example of a question of value?
a. "Is freedom of speech more important than national security?"
b. "Should fluoride be added to municipal drinking water?"
c. "Is global warming supported by scientific evidence?"
d. "Should we take steps to reduce soil erosion?". Answer: "Is
freedom of speech more important than national security?"
◉ Which type of audience response occur when the audience does
what is considered socially acceptable?
a. defensive response
b. behavioral response
c. critical response
d. compliance response. Answer: compliance response
◉ Which of the following is not recommend by your text for use
when refuting opposing arguments?
a. state the opposing view fairly and concisely
b. document and develop your own position
c. acknowledge the faults in your argument
