Which Statement Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false?

• A) Informative speeches may change an audience's mind.
• B) Persuasive speeches are not informative.
• C) Persuasive speakers are concerned with audience attitudes.
• D) Informative speaking is primarily concerned with objective statements.

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Definitions:

Kantian Theory

A philosophical doctrine based on the works of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the importance of morality, ethics, and duty, guided by reason and categorical imperatives.

Begs the Question

A logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of the premises, often leading to circular reasoning.

False Dilemma

A logical fallacy involving a situation in which only limited alternatives are considered, when in fact there is at least one additional option.

Appeals to Pity

A rhetorical tactic or logical fallacy that seeks to win an argument by exploiting opponents' feelings of pity or guilt rather than using logical reasoning.