Why was Hitler's rhetoric successful?

anti-Semitism was already pervasive in German society

What is the definition of politics?

... influencing people's beliefs on a civic or individual level

What does the repetition of "John Kerry believes" in Barack Obama's speech convey?

John Kerry is a man of strong beliefs

Why are literary techniques used in speeches?

They can create an emotional response in the listener

What is the definition of propaganda?

Information of a biased or misleading nature

What did Martin Luther King Jr. say about Hitler?

"Never forget that everything Hitler did... was legal."

What is the most important aspect of a speech?

All aspects are equally important

What is the definition of bias?

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, compared with another

What is the definition of prejudice?

A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

What does politikos mean?

Of, for, or relating to citizens

How can you recognize prejudice?

When someone's negative opinions have no basis in fact or experience

Why was the Roman Republic not a democracy?

senate members were not elected

How can you recognize propaganda?

By refusing to believe anything that is unproven

How can you recognize bias?

When the information presented plays on prejudice

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1
Most people in ancient Greece were disenfranchised.
False
True
2
Why is repetition such a useful tool in speech writing?
It ensures that the listener understands
It is extremely simple
It ensures that the listener doesn’t become bored
It emphasizes an idea
3
Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
True
False
4
Politics is the art or science of influencing people's beliefs.
False
True
5
Why was Hitler's rhetoric successful?
he was a thorough researcher
he was very charismatic
his arguments were logical
anti-Semitism was already pervasive in German society
6
What kind of democracy was the first democracy?
A direct democracy
A flawed democracy
A true democracy
A majority democracy
7
What is the definition of politics?
The science of persuasion
The art of persuasion
The art or science of democracy
... influencing people's beliefs on a civic or individual level
8
Where was the first democracy established?
Athens
Rome
Fance
Britain
9
Ancient Greece was a direct democracy.
False
True
10
What does the repetition of "John Kerry believes" in Barack Obama's speech convey?
John Kerry is a man of strong beliefs
John Kerry is religious
John Kerry is a great candidate
John Kerry is extremely credulous
11
Literary techniques are ineffectve when it comes to speeches.
True
False
12
Why are literary techniques used in speeches?
They can create an emotional response in the listener
They make the speech more poetic and interesting
They make the speech appeal to educated people
They make the speaker sound more intelligent
13
What is the definition of propaganda?
A hatred of one thing, person or group
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared with another
Information of a biased or misleading nature
Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience
14
Bias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group.
False
True
15
What did Martin Luther King Jr. say about Hitler?
"Never forget everything Hitler said in Germany."
"Never forget that everything Hitler did... was legal."
"Never forget everything Hitler did in Germany."
"Never forget that everything Hitler said ...was legal."
16
What is the most important aspect of a speech?
How inspirational it is
All aspects are equally important
The appearance of the speaker
The emotions it provokes
17
What is the definition of bias?
information of a biased or misleading nature
preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience
a hatred of one particular thing, person or group
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, compared with another
18
Why did Martin Luther King Jr. choose to repeat the phrase "I have a dream"?
To make his listeners think carefully about his words
To emphasise hope
To make his listeners think more about the future
All of the above
19
The first democratic government was the Roman Republic
True
False
20
What is the definition of prejudice?
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing compared with another
A hatred of one particular thing, person, or group
A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience
Information of a biased or misleading nature
21
Rhetoric spread with the Roman Empire.
True
False
22
What does politikos mean?
Of, for, or relating to citizens
Politics
Public
Democracy
23
Ancient Greece was a true democracy.
False
True
24
How can you recognize prejudice?
When someone's negative opinions have no basis in fact or experience
When someone is extremely hateful
When only negative information is presented
When someone is overly emotional
25
Why is it important not to present a biased argument as a public speaker?
Because it is pointless
Because it is unconvincing
Because it is immoral
Because it is unfair
26
Why was the Roman Republic not a democracy?
senate members were not elected
all legislative decisions were made by the consuls
it was
because there was no president
27
How can you recognize propaganda?
By refusing to believe anything that is unproven
By rejecting emotional content
By researching where the information came from
By reading it several times
28
Hitler's argument in Munich was logical.
False
True
29
How can you recognize bias?
When the information presented plays on prejudice
When the information given is incomplete
When the speaker appears nervous
When the speaker appears angry or outraged
30
Who could vote in the first democracy
Everyone
Citizens
Women
Adults

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