This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What's is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing peoples' beliefs or actions called? A) Argumentation. B) Persuasion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasion. 2. The mental give-and-take between the speaker and listener during a persuasive speech is called: A) Persuasion. B) Competence. C) Creating Common Ground. D) Mental Dialogue with the Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mental Dialogue with the Audience. 3. This type of speech's goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that stimulates interest, facilitates understanding, and increases the likelihood of remembering. A) Special Occasion Speech. B) Informative Speech. C) Impromptu Speech. D) Persuasive Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informative Speech. 4. In a debate, what is a speaker's responsibility when countering an opposing argument? A) Present evidence and logical reasoning. B) Ignore the opposing argument. C) Repeat the main points. D) Use personal attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Present evidence and logical reasoning. 5. In which version of Monroe's Motivated Sequence would you offer solutions in the conclusion? A) Version 2. B) Version 1. C) Version 3. D) Version 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Version 3. 6. What must be avoided in public speaking? A) Use of polite language. B) Juggling of statistics. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Juggling of statistics. 7. What is pathos in persuasive writing? A) An appeal to logic and reasoning. B) An appeal to credibility and trust. C) An appeal to emotions. D) An appeal to expert opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An appeal to emotions. 8. Policy persuasive speech is a speech given to ..... an audience to either ..... or ..... a policy, rule, or candidate. A) Entertain, follow, ignore. B) Convince, support, oppose. C) Educate, agree, disagree. D) Inform, accept, reject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince, support, oppose. 9. The speaker repeats words/phrases to emphasize what follows. A) Repetition. B) Restatement. C) Parallelism. D) Rhetoric. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallelism. 10. In the line "I always finish my homework on time and take my studies seriously, " the speaker uses: A) Metaphor. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 11. A persuasive speech is designed to induce change in an audience. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an opinion conjunction? A) The consequences of inaction will be severe. B) We must take action to solve this urgent issue. C) Fortunately, there are solutions available to us. D) The problem is growing worse every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fortunately, there are solutions available to us. 13. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided and that is the lamp of experience" serves as Henry's A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Counter argument. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 14. Speaker raises counterarguments against the issue A) Confirmatio. B) Refutatio. C) Peroratio. D) Exordium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Refutatio. 15. Factual speeches often use statistics and evidence. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 16. What type of persuasive speech aims to affect the audience's beliefs or attitudes? A) Speech to actuate. B) Speech to convince. C) Speech to inspire. D) Speech to entertain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speech to convince. 17. What is the difference between each pair or words?Logical vs Illogical A) Logical is the state of not having good judgement while illogical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable. B) Logical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable while illogical is the state of not having good judgement. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable while illogical is the state of not having good judgement. 18. TCAT:Martin L. King Jr believes that America will achieve equality since they have a ..... government. A) Communistic. B) Democratic. C) Theocratical. D) Autocratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic. 19. Analyze the following speech excerpt: "By using public transport, you help reduce pollution and save money." What makes this argument effective? A) It is short. B) It uses both logical and practical benefits. C) It is funny. D) It uses repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It uses both logical and practical benefits. 20. This speech aims to change the minds of your audience. A) Convincing. B) Causing Action. C) Enhancing belief. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convincing. 21. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "To fix this problem, students should sleep early and avoid phones at night." This sentence is the- A) Hook. B) Evidence. C) Solution. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solution. 22. How loud or soft your voice is during delivery A) Rate of Delivery. B) Volume. C) Projection. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Volume. 23. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker argues his/her point-of-view based on logic supported by evidence, facts, and examples." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 24. To show that you have researched a topic, how should you cite appropriate sources using a consistent citation style? A) Cite all relevant sources using a standardized citation format. B) Avoid citing sources to keep the research concise. C) Only cite sources if required by the assignment. D) Cite sources randomly without a consistent style. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cite all relevant sources using a standardized citation format. 25. Which option is NOT a part of questions of policy? A) Must prove new policy is needed and practical. B) Show how it benefits your audience. C) Seek easily performed behavior rather than massive change. D) Ignore audience feedback. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ignore audience feedback. 26. How should you structure a persuasive argument? A) A persuasive argument should be structured like a narrative story. B) A persuasive argument must avoid any evidence or data. C) A persuasive argument should only include personal opinions. D) A persuasive argument should include a clear thesis, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a strong conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A persuasive argument should include a clear thesis, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a strong conclusion. 27. "Mind, Body, Spirit" is an example of what persuasive tactic? A) Alliteration. B) Repetition. C) Rule of 3. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rule of 3. 28. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 29. Which of the following best defines "specific instances" in persuasive speeches? A) Concrete, real-life examples that illustrate a point or conclusion. B) Emotional stories to sway the audience. C) General statements without evidence. D) Theories and hypotheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concrete, real-life examples that illustrate a point or conclusion. 30. What is a rhetorical question used for in persuasive writing? A) To require an answer. B) To delay the speech. C) To stimulate thought and effect. D) To conclude the speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To stimulate thought and effect. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Speech Quiz 1Persuasive Speech Quiz 2Persuasive Speech Quiz 3Persuasive Speech Quiz 4Persuasive Speech Quiz 5Persuasive Speech Quiz 6Persuasive Speech Quiz 7Persuasive Speech Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books