COM 225 Final Exam ASU Study Guide
Questions & Answers.
Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER attempt to pass off another's idea, or a close imitation of it, as ones own.
Pathos - CORRECT ANSWER an appeal to an audiences emotions
Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER Language of a technical nature, specific to a profession or hobby, that might
have little meaning outside the group
Assertion of value - CORRECT ANSWER the claim in a persuasive speech that argues whether something
is right or wrong, good or bad, how much something is worth, how fair something is, or how important
or useful something is.
Civility - CORRECT ANSWER a code of decency based on showing respect, honesty, fairness, and
tolerance to others. It enhances the speakers relationship with the listener
Logos Reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER an appeal to the logical mind
Extemporaneous - CORRECT ANSWER when a speaker talks conversationally
Assertion of policy - CORRECT ANSWER the claim in a persuasive speech that argues programs of action-
how things should or should not happen, proceed, or get done for an individual or group.
Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER material that supports or backs up a claim
Hate speech - CORRECT ANSWER words that harass or promote discrimination or violence against social
or ethnic groups of people or a member of such a group.
Questions & Answers.
Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER attempt to pass off another's idea, or a close imitation of it, as ones own.
Pathos - CORRECT ANSWER an appeal to an audiences emotions
Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER Language of a technical nature, specific to a profession or hobby, that might
have little meaning outside the group
Assertion of value - CORRECT ANSWER the claim in a persuasive speech that argues whether something
is right or wrong, good or bad, how much something is worth, how fair something is, or how important
or useful something is.
Civility - CORRECT ANSWER a code of decency based on showing respect, honesty, fairness, and
tolerance to others. It enhances the speakers relationship with the listener
Logos Reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER an appeal to the logical mind
Extemporaneous - CORRECT ANSWER when a speaker talks conversationally
Assertion of policy - CORRECT ANSWER the claim in a persuasive speech that argues programs of action-
how things should or should not happen, proceed, or get done for an individual or group.
Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER material that supports or backs up a claim
Hate speech - CORRECT ANSWER words that harass or promote discrimination or violence against social
or ethnic groups of people or a member of such a group.
