Persuasive Speaking

Flashcards summarizing key concepts and terms related to persuasive speaking.

Persuasive Speeches

Speeches aimed at changing others by prompting them to think, feel, believe, or act differently.

Ethos

The perceived personal character of the speaker.

Pathos

Emotional proofs or reasons for attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Logos

Rational or logical proofs used in persuasive speaking.

Initial Credibility

Credibility recognized before a presentation begins.

Derived Credibility

Credibility gained during the presentation.

Terminal Credibility

Credibility at the end of the presentation.

Hasty Generalization

A broad claim based on too few examples or limited evidence.

Ad Hominem Arguments

Arguments that attack the person instead of the idea.

Bandwagon Appeal

An appeal arguing that one should follow the crowd.

Slippery Slope

A fallacy suggesting that once a first step is taken, further steps must follow.

Red Herring

Arguments that deflect listeners from relevant issues.

Either-Or Logic

An argument that wrongfully suggests only two options exist.

Halo Effect

Generalizing a person's authority in one area to other areas unrelated to their expertise.