This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Directions:Choose the letter of the correct answer.1. Accent placed on a syllable to make it more prominent than the other syllables in a word is called ..... A) Slang. B) Intonation. C) Stress. D) Pitch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slang. 2. When editing your work you should ..... A) Wait for your teacher to do it for you. B) Read through your work carefully using a checklist. C) Get your parents to do it for you at home. D) Don't bother editing, it's a waste of time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read through your work carefully using a checklist. 3. Complete the following statements by choosing the right term.The words because and since are examples of ..... A) Causal adverbs. B) Modals. C) Facts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Causal adverbs. 4. How many casualties (dead, wounded, missing, or captured) were there after the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg? A) 15, 000. B) 5, 000. C) 25, 000. D) 51, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 51, 000. 5. What persuasive technique is being used in the statement: "If you care about your future, you will recycle more" ? A) Emotive language. B) Personal pronouns. C) Facts and figures. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive language. 6. What is the purpose of a persuasive speech outline? A) To confuse the audience. B) To make the speech more boring. C) To help in writing a great persuasive speech. D) To make the audience fall asleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To help in writing a great persuasive speech. 7. An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or withoutknowledge, thought, or reason. A) Bias. B) Prejudice. C) Racist. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prejudice. 8. "Studies show that students who read daily perform better academically." (Identify the technique) A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Rhetorical question. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 9. What is the best description of a policy speech? A) It explains a process. B) It defines a word. C) It tells a story. D) It asks for a change. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It asks for a change. 10. What should a hook do in the introduction? A) Provide a detailed explanation of the topic. B) Capture the audience's attention and make them want to listen. C) List all of the supporting evidence for the argument. D) Introduce a counterargument right away. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Capture the audience's attention and make them want to listen. 11. Which of the following is NOT a persuasive device? A) Anecdote. B) Simile. C) Onomatopoeia. D) Statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Onomatopoeia. 12. Choose the option that explain "Logos" . A) Strong Introduction. B) Facts. C) Appealing to trust. D) Emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facts. 13. Smiling and nodding is an example of ..... A) Eye contact. B) Voice. C) Facial expressions. D) Body language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Facial expressions. 14. In persuasive speaking, there are three ways to build credibility. Which of the following is NOT one of the types of credibility a speaker can build? A) Experienced. B) Surface. C) Reputed. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) True. 15. The audience may accept claims based on how the text makes them feel, rather than factual data. A) LOGOS. B) PATHOS. C) ETHOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PATHOS. 16. Which technique involves repeating a word or phrase for emphasis? A) Anecdote. B) Repetition. C) Statistics. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 17. What is a controversial speech? A) A controversial speech is a type of persuasive speech where the speaker argues for or against a topic. B) A controversial speech is a speech that only presents facts without opinions. C) A controversial speech is a speech that is always humorous and entertaining. D) A controversial speech is a speech that avoids any sensitive or debatable topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A controversial speech is a type of persuasive speech where the speaker argues for or against a topic. 18. Presenting in public can be ..... to most people. A) Easy as pie. B) The joy of their lives. C) Impossible. D) Nerve wracking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nerve wracking. 19. Albert pauses whenever needed and uses the right intonation. A) Good practice. B) Ineffective Practice. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Good practice. 20. ) In Emma Watson's "HeForShe" address to the UN, she explains that the term feminism is often synonymous with ..... A) Women issues on a global scale. B) Man hating. C) Females. D) A fight not a right. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Man hating. 21. How did Aristotle believe we could deduce what makes things what they are? A) By seeing the characteristics of particularthings in order to create a general idea of what makes it different from otherthings. B) Byobserving their forms in their ideal representation and thus understandingtheir nature. C) By havinginnate knowledge of what those particular things are. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By seeing the characteristics of particularthings in order to create a general idea of what makes it different from otherthings. 22. Which task should not be included in your frame of speech? A) Expose your feeling about the audience's enthusiasm. B) Explain the solutions. C) State the benefits of the solutions. D) Get your audience's attention. E) Define the problem you're presenting about. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expose your feeling about the audience's enthusiasm. 23. Which of the following is a technique to build credibility in a speech? A) Ignoring audience feedback. B) Using humor excessively. C) Citing reputable sources. D) Speaking without preparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Citing reputable sources. 24. How does outlining contribute to the process of speechwriting? A) It gives speakers a clearer vision of the topic of discussion. B) It helps speakers organize their ideas and research logically. C) It enables speakers to receive constructive feedback. D) It provides speakers with a chance to practice giving the speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps speakers organize their ideas and research logically. 25. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:moral. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Understanding of right or wrong. 26. A ..... aims to capture the reader's interest through a question, a strong statement, or a funny story. A) Introduction. B) Hook. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 27. What is the last step in completing my persuasive speech assignment? A) Create my presentation to go along with my speech. B) Turn in my rough draft. C) Turn in my notes from the other speeches. D) Turn in my final draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Turn in my notes from the other speeches. 28. "My grandmother used to tell me stories of how she worked long hours for little pay." Which technique is being used? A) Emotive language. B) Anecdote. C) Parallelism. D) Statistics and facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anecdote. 29. Evaluate the following scenario:A speaker uses statistics, emotional stories, and direct calls to action. How might this combination impact the audience? A) It will make the speech boring. B) It will confuse the audience. C) It will likely persuade the audience more effectively. D) It will have no impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It will likely persuade the audience more effectively. 30. Appeal to emotions A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 31. Despite consumer resistance, companies continue to test products on animals because studies show that animal testing is safe and reliable. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LOGOS. 32. What is evidence in a persuasive speech? A) Personal opinions without any backing. B) Biased statements to manipulate the audience. C) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. D) Exaggerated claims with no basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. 33. What is an example of an ethical appeal? A) Using statistics and data. B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. C) Evoking compassion and indignation. D) Using rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. 34. Why is jargon used in persuasive writing? A) To entertain readers. B) To make the speech sound casual. C) To establish credibility in a specific field. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish credibility in a specific field. 35. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following statement:'You deserve the best, and our product is the best in the market.' A) Bandwagon. B) Plain Folks. C) Fear or Scare Tactics. D) Flattery or Compliment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flattery or Compliment. 36. Apa pentingnya menggunakan pilihan kata yang tepat dalam sebuah pidato? A) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. B) Untuk mengisi waktu selama pidato. C) Untuk mengesankan audiens dengan kosakata. D) Untuk membingungkan audiens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. 37. The strategy used by a speaker to persuade someone by involving emotions and feelings of the listeners is called ..... A) Grammar. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 38. What is the difference between each pair or words?Unfinished vs Finished A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. B) Unfinished means having accomplish something while finished means not attaining the end. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. 39. Appeal to pathos is can also be referred to as an appeal to ..... A) Emotion. B) Logic. C) Ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotion. 40. Which of the following topics best fits a policy persuasive speech? A) Whether climate change is real. B) Whether honesty is important. C) Whether to allow women in the military. D) Whether friendship is valuable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whether to allow women in the military. 41. Why are transition words/phrases important in persuasive writing? A) To decrease memorability. B) To improve clarity and coherence. C) To confuse the audience. D) To distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To improve clarity and coherence. 42. How can you effectively counter opposing viewpoints in a speech? A) Use emotional appeals without evidence. B) Ignore the opposing viewpoint entirely. C) Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint. D) Attack the character of the opposing speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint. 43. What role do transition sentences play in a persuasive speech? A) Summarize the entire speech. B) Connect paragraphs and maintain flow. C) Provide background information. D) Replace main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connect paragraphs and maintain flow. 44. What is a good antonym for fact? A) Truth. B) Certainty. C) Fiction. D) Reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fiction. 45. BEST Vocabulary Word:When giving a speech, it is important to ..... your words. A) Audible. B) Enunciate. C) Monotonous. D) Articulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enunciate. 46. "I've Been to the Mountain top" #7 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 47. A faulty analogy is when: A) You assume that because two things have characteristics in common that they have everything in common. B) A large number of people are doing something so you feel you should do it, too. C) A celebrity endorses a product so you feel you can trust that the product is good or reliable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You assume that because two things have characteristics in common that they have everything in common. 48. What is the best way to make a persuasive speech effective? A) Use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together. B) Only appeal to emotions. C) Shout loudly to sound confident. D) Use long and difficult words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together. 49. What is logos in persuasive writing? A) An appeal to credibility and trust. B) An appeal to emotions. C) An appeal to logic and reasoning. D) An appeal to personal beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An appeal to logic and reasoning. 50. What is a call to action in persuasive writing? A) A summary of the main points. B) A conclusion. C) A request for the audience to take a specific action. D) A statement of the problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A request for the audience to take a specific action. 51. How can a speaker most effectively persuade the audience in favor of a certain viewpoint? A) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. B) By introducing other viewpoints related to the main topic. C) By stating the viewpoints repeatedly for clarity. D) By proclaiming that the viewpoints are superior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. 52. Which opening sentence is the most effective in capturing the audience's attention and establishing a clear purpose in a speech about volunteering? A) "Volunteering can be rewarding, but it also takes effort and time.". B) "Many people volunteer every year, and it can even be enjoyable.". C) "Some say volunteering is good, but it's not for everyone.". D) "Imagine the impact you can make by giving just a few hours to help those in need.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Imagine the impact you can make by giving just a few hours to help those in need.". 53. What does the term "fallacy" mean in the context of persuasive language? A) A conclusion. B) A weakness in reasoning. C) A strong argument. D) A statement of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A weakness in reasoning. 54. How can emotional appeal be used in a persuasive speech? A) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. B) By presenting statistical data. C) By avoiding any emotional content. D) By using technical jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. 55. Which of the following best describes the speaker's intent if they use statistics and expert opinions in their speech? A) To appeal to logic. B) To create suspense. C) To entertain. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To appeal to logic. 56. The use of figurative language can help to engage the audience and make an argument all of the following EXCEPT A) More academic. B) More vivid. C) More emotive. D) More convincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More academic. 57. Which statement is the most effective persuasive argument? A) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". B) "I like this idea.". C) "Some people agree with me.". D) "It might be a good idea.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". 58. Which one of these is not a physical symptom of speech anxiety? A) Sweating. B) Increased heartbeat. C) Smiling as you approach. D) Dry mouth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smiling as you approach. 59. Which of the following would NOT be considered a specific instance? A) An actual event. B) A real-life example. C) A concrete illustration. D) A general statement without evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A general statement without evidence. 60. Asking a question in which the answer is implied (no one had to answer the question) A) Interrogation. B) Preguntas. C) Allusion. D) Rhetorical Questions. 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