This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which uses power words and phrases? A) Informational text. B) Persuasive speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive speech. 2. What's the formula for a central assertion? A) In this passage, X effect demonstrates evidence of Y. B) In this passage, (author) uses X technique to achieve Y effect. C) In this passage, there are similarities such as X and differences such as Y. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In this passage, (author) uses X technique to achieve Y effect. 3. Which of the following is an example of a personal anecdote? A) "I started a recycling program and it succeeded.". B) "Statistics show 90% efficiency.". C) "The economy will grow, says Dr. Tran.". D) "We must act now!". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I started a recycling program and it succeeded.". 4. Name the persuasive technique:'Persuasive writing is a ridiculously riotous tool to learn.' A) Rhetorical question. B) Alliteration. C) Rule of three. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alliteration. 5. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "According to doctors, teens who sleep well remember lessons better." This sentence is- A) Evidence. B) Reason. C) Conclusion. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evidence. 6. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker appeals to the listeners' feelings, needs, desires, and wants." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 7. Topic: "How do hurricane is form?" Is example of which type of topic speech order? A) Spatial. B) Topic. C) Cause-Effect. D) Chronological. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spatial. 8. "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice." A) Historical allusion. B) Metaphor. C) Effect. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metaphor. 9. Which persuasive appeal is described as 'Appeal to credibility and character'? A) ETHOS. B) LOGOS. C) PATHOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ETHOS. 10. Give an example of a persuasive sentence about recycling. A) Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7, 000 gallons of water, and 4, 100 kilowatts of electricity. B) Recycling creates more waste than it reduces. C) Recycling is not beneficial for the environment. D) Recycling costs more than throwing everything away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7, 000 gallons of water, and 4, 100 kilowatts of electricity. 11. Effective performance of the normal function A) Ethical. B) Deductive. C) Logic. D) Competence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Competence. 12. What must I follow in order to do my persuasive speech correctly? A) The rubric. B) The ouline. C) The checklist. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 13. Facial expressions, posture and eye contact are all skills in ..... ? A) Anti-verbal communication. B) Post-verbal communication. C) Non-verbal communication. D) Verbal communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Non-verbal communication. 14. When your task is to reinforce and strengthen your audience's beliefs, it indicates that the audience is A) Indifferent. B) Opposed. C) In favour. D) Uninformed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In favour. 15. What is the main focus of informative speaking? A) Changing people's opinions. B) Presenting facts and information. C) Encouraging action. D) Engaging the audience emotionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presenting facts and information. 16. Person 1:Abortion is an immoral act, why would you consider doing it?Person 2:Who creates these values then? A) Red Herring. B) False Analogy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red Herring. 17. If a speech is described as "condescending" , what does this mean about the speaker's tone? A) The speaker is respectful and encouraging. B) The speaker talks down to the audience. C) The speaker is humorous. D) The speaker is passionate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker talks down to the audience. 18. What is the best way to present a strong argument? A) Stating your opinion without explaining it. B) Using facts, expert opinions, and logical reasoning. C) Telling a long personal story with no evidence. D) Listing random statistics without explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using facts, expert opinions, and logical reasoning. 19. If you use notecards, you should ..... A) Have one main idea per card. B) Use both sides of the cards to save space. C) Write smaller, so you can fit more information on them. D) Write the entire speech on the cards. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have one main idea per card. 20. We, together, as a nation can take a stand.This sentence is an example of using personal pronouns. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. What is the second thing you need to talk about in a Problem-Solution speech? A) Solutions. B) Causes. C) Harms and effects. D) The problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Harms and effects. 22. The purpose of your thesis is to: A) Give a clear statement of what your speech is about. B) End your speech. C) Serve as your attention getter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give a clear statement of what your speech is about. 23. What IS King's dream? A) Equality. B) Faith. C) Wealth. D) Injustice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Equality. 24. Which type of credibility is reinforced by how well prepared you are for your speech? A) Experienced. B) Reputed. C) True. D) Surface. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Surface. 25. What is the main purpose of a factual speech? A) To discuss values. B) To entertain. C) To make people act. D) To prove something is or isn't true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To prove something is or isn't true. 26. Name the persuasive technique:'51% of UK citizens voted to leave the EU' A) Statistic. B) Rule of three. C) Fact. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistic. 27. The only statement of fact below is ..... A) Fifth grade is more fun than fourth grade. B) I believe that yogurt is the most nutritious dessert available. C) The only way to succeed is to work hard. D) The sun is farther from the Earth than the moon is. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The sun is farther from the Earth than the moon is. 28. Which persuasive device is being used when a speaker tells a personal story to support their argument? A) Anecdote. B) Statistic. C) Rhetorical question. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdote. 29. Which of the below is an example of a "synecdoche" ? A) I am so hungry I could eat a horse. B) Why would they care?. C) He asked for her hand in marriage. D) She sells seashells by the seashore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He asked for her hand in marriage. 30. Statements made to explain an action or belief. A) Claim. B) Reasons. C) Argument. D) Malice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons. 31. One of the Essential Questions for this lesson is, "How can I help combat nervousness when speaking in public?" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. What is the definition of "policy" ? A) A course of action adopted and pursued by an organization, government, ruler, political party, etc. B) A written agreement between two parties. C) A set of rules for personal behavior. D) A scientific theory about society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A course of action adopted and pursued by an organization, government, ruler, political party, etc. 33. Which statement appeals to Ethos? A) "I've practiced art for five years and won two competitions.". B) "Art makes people happy and calm.". C) "Research says drawing improves concentration.". D) "Art is so much fun!". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I've practiced art for five years and won two competitions.". 34. There are three general goals for persuasive speeches. Which of the following is NOT one of those three general goals? A) To strengthen or weaken attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. B) To change attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. C) Call someone to action (influence behavior). D) To value everyone's attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To value everyone's attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. 35. What is the purpose of pathos in persuasive speech? A) To appeal to emotions. B) To make the audience think deeply. C) To demonstrate trustworthiness. D) To focus on logical reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To appeal to emotions. 36. Explain the importance of organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition. A) Organizing ideas logically is not important in persuasive writing. B) Organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition is important for clarity, coherence, and impact. C) Randomly arranging ideas can enhance the persuasiveness of a composition. D) Disorganized thoughts can lead to a more impactful persuasive piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition is important for clarity, coherence, and impact. 37. How can body language and vocal delivery impact the effectiveness of a persuasive speech? A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By avoiding eye contact with the audience. C) By conveying confidence, sincerity, and passion. D) By using complex vocabulary and jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By conveying confidence, sincerity, and passion. 38. Works Cited pages list sources alphabetically A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 39. How can you effectively use statistics and data in a persuasive argument? A) Gather relevant data, present it clearly, use statistics to support arguments, explain data significance, tailor presentation to audience. B) Ignore data significance when presenting. C) Present data in a confusing manner. D) Use outdated data to support arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gather relevant data, present it clearly, use statistics to support arguments, explain data significance, tailor presentation to audience. 40. Often, visualization includes ..... that describes how a given solution has worked in similar instances thereby showing the audience members that the solution can work for them. A) A visual aid. B) A metaphor. C) An analogy. D) An example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An analogy. 41. "We can make a difference" is what kind of persuasive tactic? A) Rule of 3. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical language. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive Language. 42. All UiTM students should participate in community service. A) VALUE. B) POLICY. C) FACT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) POLICY. 43. Is body language an aid for persuading? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 44. What type of fallacy is used here:We've already spent 1billion dollars on a rail system that doesn't work. We have no choice but to continue funding it until it works A) Ignorance. B) Sunk costs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunk costs. 45. BEST Vocabulary Word:Harold was able to ..... his points during his speech. A) Monotonous. B) Enunciate. C) Audible. D) Articulate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Articulate. 46. As a country, we should invest in public education because children are our future. We need to invest in our children-in our future. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ETHOS. 47. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a persuasive text? A) It presents arguments. B) It uses positive and strong words. C) It contains only statement of facts. D) It states the writer's stand on an issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It contains only statement of facts. 48. Reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence. A) POLICY. B) FACT. C) VALUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FACT. 49. Which of the following sentences uses high modality language? A) "We may recycle more in the future.". B) "We must recycle more to protect our environment.". C) "We might consider recycling more.". D) "We could recycle if we want.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "We must recycle more to protect our environment.". 50. HOW CAN YOU INFORM WITH REASONING? A) AVOID FALSE CAUSE. B) DRAW CONCLUSIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE. C) EXPECT SKEPTICAL AUDIENCE, JUSTIFY AND SUPPORT ALL OF YOUR CLAIMS. D) VOTE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DRAW CONCLUSIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE. 51. What is the benefit of visualizing a performance before presenting it? A) It helps in tailoring the performance. B) It thoroughly confuses the performer. C) It ensures the performance is persuasive. D) It makes the performance less engaging. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps in tailoring the performance. 52. Speech to convince A) Your aunty. B) The art of effective or persuasive speaking of writing. C) Persuasive speech which seeks to establish agreement about a particular topic. D) Foundation in which an argument is made. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive speech which seeks to establish agreement about a particular topic. 53. What should a speaker consider when analyzing their audience's demographics? A) Consider age, gender, education level, cultural background, and interests. B) Focus solely on the audience's income level. C) Ignore cultural background and interests. D) Consider the speaker's personal preferences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consider age, gender, education level, cultural background, and interests. 54. The best way to use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos is to: A) Pick the best technique for the situation to be most persuasive. B) Use all three techniques at the same time to be most persuasive. C) Avoid using persuasive techniques so people don't think you are trying to cheat them. D) Use persuasive techniques in all the time in every piece of writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use all three techniques at the same time to be most persuasive. 55. When presenting logical arguments, what should be addressed to strengthen the argument? A) Visual distractions. B) Potential counterarguments. C) Emotional responses. D) Personal biases. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Potential counterarguments. 56. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a company hires a famous athlete to promote their product? A) Ethos. B) Kairos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 57. The purpose of the 'Action' step in the motivated sequence is to: A) To present evidence supporting the claim. B) To explain the problem in detail. C) To summarize the argument. D) To motivate the audience to take immediate action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To motivate the audience to take immediate action. 58. When citing sources in your speech, which of the following elements should you include? A) A) Just the author's name and the publication date. B) The title of the source, the author's name, and the publication date. C) The URL of the website and the author's name. D) Only the publication date to save time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The title of the source, the author's name, and the publication date. 59. In "Words Do Not Pay, " what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the "good words" that he has heard? A) They do not recognize property rights. B) They are spoken in an unfamiliar language. C) They are not backed up by deeds. D) They are good only for white Americans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are not backed up by deeds. 60. A persuasive speech should always end with: A) A joke. B) A summary and a strong closing statement. C) A question to the audience. D) A quote only. 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