This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This man was born as a slave on a plantation. A) Booker T. Washington. B) W.E.B DuBois. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Booker T. Washington. 2. After figuring out your audience, you should construct a ..... for your speech. A) Purpose. B) Outline. C) Rough draft. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Purpose. 3. Aristotle thought that Plato's Theory of Forms: A) Was not very accurate in demonstrating thereality of things. B) Was themost appropriate way of understanding the world around us. C) Had beenwell developed as a hypothetical realm of Forms and represented reality. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was not very accurate in demonstrating thereality of things. 4. What are some ways to conclude a persuasive speech effectively? A) Reading from a script. B) Summarizing key points, using a powerful quote or statistic, making a call to action, or leaving the audience with a memorable thought. C) Introducing new information at the end. D) Using a monotone voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summarizing key points, using a powerful quote or statistic, making a call to action, or leaving the audience with a memorable thought. 5. "You should definitely get help with your debt, & I say that as somebody with over 30 years experience of debt counseling." A) Appeal to authority. B) Appeal to the emotions. C) Appeal to logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to authority. 6. The ..... is where you restate the thesis and make an appeal to the readers. A) Hook. B) Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 7. Which of the following best describes persuasive speech? A) A speech that narrates personal experiences. B) A speech designed to entertain the audience. C) A speech that merely informs the audience. D) A speech designed to move people to do or not to do something. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A speech designed to move people to do or not to do something. 8. How many things do you need to talk about in a Problem-Solution speech? A) 2. B) 4. C) 5. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 9. Wouldn't you feel happier if you could wear what you want to school?What is the above sentence an example of? A) Hyperbole. B) Anecdote. C) Rhetorical Question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question. 10. Which type of persuasive speech is this: "Honesty is the best policy." A) Factual. B) Definition. C) Policy. D) Value. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Value. 11. "Join us today in making a difference-sign the petition and share our message." Which technique is being used? A) Call to action. B) Triplets. C) Emotive language. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Call to action. 12. What does making eye contact show your audience? A) That you forgot your speech. B) That you are nervous. C) That you are confident and interested. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That you are confident and interested. 13. Provide solutions A) Visualization Step. B) Needs Step. C) Attention Step. D) Satisfaction Step. E) Action Step. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Satisfaction Step. 14. How can a speaker effectively analyse audience appeal? A) By ignoring the audience's interests. B) By considering what matters to the audience and addressing their concerns. C) By only talking about personal experiences. D) By using complex language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By considering what matters to the audience and addressing their concerns. 15. Which type of persuasive speech focuses on morality or ethics? A) Policy. B) Informative. C) Factual. D) Value. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Value. 16. What is a call to action in a persuasive speech? A) A question asked for effect, not an answer. B) A type of figurative language comparing two things. C) A final appeal urging the audience to do something. D) A repeated structure in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A final appeal urging the audience to do something. 17. Which is the most effective rhetorical question in a speech encouraging classmates to volunteer? A) "Have you ever stopped to wonder how you might change someone's life with just a few hours of your time?". B) "So, why not volunteer, right?". C) "What if we just helped a little bit?". D) "Don't you think that someone should do something to help them?". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Have you ever stopped to wonder how you might change someone's life with just a few hours of your time?". 18. To build trust with the audience, the presenter must ..... A) Talk until the time is up. B) Talk and use a slideshow or video. C) Talk to them. D) Talk to himself. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Talk to them. 19. A subtopic provides information in support of the main topic. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Which of the following openings is least effective for a persuasive speech about reducing plastic use? A) "What if I told you that every minute, one million plastic bottles are bought around the world?". B) "Imagine a future where our oceans are free of plastic waste.". C) "Today, I want to talk to you about a problem we all contribute to-plastic pollution.". D) "Plastic has been around since 1907 and is used in many industries.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Plastic has been around since 1907 and is used in many industries.". 21. Reflect back on our study of Patrick Henry's Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, aka the "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.Identify the audience. A) Patrick Henry. B) To fight the British for freedom. C) The assembled members of Congress in the Virginia House of Burgesses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The assembled members of Congress in the Virginia House of Burgesses. 22. Which literary device involves the use of specific words to describe a subject with positive or negative connotations? A) Alliteration. B) Repetition. C) Emotive language. D) Modality words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 23. What are the 3 types of speech? A) Factual, Policy, Value. B) Policy, Value, Supportive. C) Value, Factual, Myths. D) Evidence, Policy, Morally. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Factual, Policy, Value. 24. Topic: "World top 10 unusual animal" is example of which type of topic order? A) Spatial. B) Logical. C) Chronological. D) Topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic. 25. Pathos is much more important in persuasive writing than it is in argumentative writing. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 26. Which of the following is an example of statistical evidence in a speech? A) A fictional scenario to illustrate a point. B) A personal story from your own experience. C) Data from a reliable survey showing trends related to your topic. D) A quote from a famous author. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Data from a reliable survey showing trends related to your topic. 27. Which type of credibility is built when you cite scholarly sources and show evidence of research in your speech? A) Reputed. B) Experienced. C) True. D) Surface. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reputed. 28. Celebrity endorsements, experienced folks, and professionals all have ..... A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 29. A speech concluding that "air travel is better than ground travel" is an example of: A) Factual persuasive speech. B) Speech to inspire. C) Speech to actuate. D) Speech to convince. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Speech to convince. 30. Which of the following is an example of "pathos" in a persuasive speech? A) "The law was passed in 2010.". B) "As a teacher with 20 years' experience, I know what students need.". C) "Imagine the heartbreak of a family losing their home to bushfires.". D) "According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, youth unemployment is at 12%.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Imagine the heartbreak of a family losing their home to bushfires.". 31. Define persuasion. A) How an audience regards a speaker's intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of the subject. B) Credibility of a speaker before they start to speak. C) The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence. D) The act of creating, reinforcing, or altering people's beliefs or actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The act of creating, reinforcing, or altering people's beliefs or actions. 32. Topic: "The history of world pandemic war with human race" is fall under which type of topic order? A) Chronological. B) Topic. C) Cause-Effect. D) Spatial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronological. 33. Which word describe '' Ethos" ? A) Logic. B) Emotion. C) Credibility. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Credibility. 34. You should know effective public speaking tips because ..... A) Kids, adults, and elderly people should know these things. B) You may be asked to speak to an audience in your career or avocation. C) You will never be asked to speak in public. D) Speaking in public is overrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You may be asked to speak to an audience in your career or avocation. 35. What should the body paragraphs of a persuasive speech focus on? A) Unique sales points supported by evidence and persuasive techniques. B) Personal opinions without any backing. C) Biased statements to manipulate the audience. D) Exaggerated claims with no basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unique sales points supported by evidence and persuasive techniques. 36. You should consider the following aspects when preparing for a speech except ..... A) Writing speech text without preparing the outline of your speech first. B) Know who you will be talking to. C) Know the purpose of delivering your speech. D) Know what you will be talking about. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Writing speech text without preparing the outline of your speech first. 37. A value speech can include personal beliefs. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 38. This man encouraged blacks to seek higher education and have careers in education, medicine, and politics. A) Booker T. Washington. B) W.E.B DuBois. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) W.E.B DuBois. 39. A speaker must use ..... to support reasons given in a persuasive speech. A) Quotations. B) Propositions. C) Evidence. D) Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 40. Reflect back on our study of Patrick Henry's Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, aka the "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.Identify the speaker. A) Patrick Henry. B) To fight the British for freedom. C) The assembled members of Congress in the Virginia House of Burgesses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Patrick Henry. 41. Apa slah satu tujuan dari pidato persuasif A) A persuasive sentence is designed to convince or influence someone. B) A persuasive sentence is a question that seeks clarification. C) A persuasive sentence is a statement of fact. D) A persuasive sentence is meant to inform without bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A persuasive sentence is designed to convince or influence someone. 42. Which of the following is an example of a weak argument in a persuasive speech? A) "Research shows that exercise improves mental health.". B) "Everyone knows that exercise is good for you.". C) "Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.". D) "Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety."TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Everyone knows that exercise is good for you.". 43. During a group project, Oliver noticed that Evelyn seemed to favor Lily's ideas over his, even when they were similar. This made Oliver wonder about the reasons behind such preferences. What is implicit bias? A) Conscious prejudices. B) A method of research. C) A type of logical reasoning. D) Unconscious prejudices or stereotypes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unconscious prejudices or stereotypes. 44. It is a question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken. A) Fact. B) Value. C) Policy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Policy. 45. Ethos appeals to: A) Logic and reason. B) Emotions and feelings. C) Credibility and trust. D) Imagination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Credibility and trust. 46. What is the first step in writing a persuasive speech? A) Writing the conclusion. B) Choosing a topic you care about. C) Using statistics. D) Memorizing the lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Choosing a topic you care about. 47. Analyze the structure of "Always go to the funeral." How does it contribute to the overall persuasive impact? A) It confuses the audience with too many details. B) It provides a clear and relatable narrative. C) It uses a lot of technical jargon. D) It lacks a coherent structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides a clear and relatable narrative. 48. What makes a strong conclusion? A) A list of sources. B) A joke and a goodbye. C) A restatement of your thesis and a final thought. D) A summary of your favorite movie. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A restatement of your thesis and a final thought. 49. List two responsibilities of a speaker when giving a persuasive speech. A) Be respectful; Be ethical. B) Be humorous; Be sarcastic. C) Be vague; Be confusing. D) Be aggressive; Be forceful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be respectful; Be ethical. 50. This part of the speech provides the part of the speech that presents the main arguements in support of the case A) Refutatio. B) Exordium. C) Confirmatio. D) Narratio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confirmatio. 51. What does the term "audience impact" refer to in persuasive speech? A) The speaker's tone. B) The effect the speech has on listeners. C) The length of the speech. D) The number of people present. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The effect the speech has on listeners. 52. ..... means credibility. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 53. How can you determine if an argument in a persuasive speech is valid and sound? A) Check if the argument includes emotional language. B) Count the number of audience members who agree with the argument. C) Assess the logic and evidence presented to determine if the argument is both logically valid and based on true premises. D) Listen to the tone of the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assess the logic and evidence presented to determine if the argument is both logically valid and based on true premises. 54. The speaker uses this inductive method of reasoning: A) Criteria-satisfaction. B) Negative method. C) Monroe motivated sequence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Monroe motivated sequence. 55. In the film 'Dune:Part Two' (2024), Paul Atreides rallies the Fremen with the line: "Together we will own the sunrise." Which persuasive appeal dominates? A) Ethos (credibility). B) Pathos (emotion). C) Logos (logic). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos (emotion). 56. For persuasion to be effective, opinions must be supported by ..... A) Facts. B) Opinons. C) Modals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facts. 57. What is an example of an appeal to ignorance? A) Nobody has proven that Bigfoot doesn't exist, so therefore Bigfoot exists. B) 1 billion people were served at McDonald's last year, so therefore McDonald's serves delicious food and we should eat there, too. C) Would you rather eat chicken at lunch today or starve?. D) That student is wearing the same clothes as yesterday, so therefore that is the student's favorite outfit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nobody has proven that Bigfoot doesn't exist, so therefore Bigfoot exists. 58. Which of the following is a feature of a persuasive speech? A) Passive language. B) Neutral tone. C) Logical reasoning. D) Emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotional appeal. 59. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 60. Apa yang harus disertakan dalam pembukaan sebuah pidato? A) Daftar referensi. B) Sapaan dan ungkapan terima kasih. C) Penjelasan rinci tentang topik. D) Ringkasan poin-poin utama. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sapaan dan ungkapan terima kasih. ← 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