This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A part of the speech that supports the intent of the speech A) Thesis. B) Claim. C) Counterclaim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 2. What is non-verbal communication A) Communicating with someone by using gestures. B) Getting messages across with facial expressions. C) Using your body language to convey something to someone else. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 3. Form of reasoning which compares one thing with another inorder to make a particular point. A) Humor. B) Generalisations. C) Analogy. D) Jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analogy. 4. The person speaking the speech A) Speaker. B) Call to action. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Speaker. 5. Which of the following is a strong conclusion? A) "Pollution is bad. Thank you for listening.". B) "Today, I have shown how plastic pollution harms our planet. If we don't take action now, the problem will only get worse. I challenge you to reduce your plastic use for one week-small changes can make a big impact!". C) "That's all I have to say. Goodbye.". D) "I hope you liked my speech.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Today, I have shown how plastic pollution harms our planet. If we don't take action now, the problem will only get worse. I challenge you to reduce your plastic use for one week-small changes can make a big impact!". 6. BEST Vocabulary Word:His voice was barely ..... over the noise in the room. A) Articulate. B) Enunciate. C) Pace. D) Audible. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Audible. 7. When planning a persuasive speech, you should consider ..... A) Your topic. B) Your purpose. C) Your audience. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 8. How can you effectively use anecdotes in your speech as evidence? A) By making up stories to entertain the audience. B) By providing too many personal stories to make the speech more engaging. C) By ensuring that every anecdote directly relates to the main argument. D) By only using anecdotes from your own experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By ensuring that every anecdote directly relates to the main argument. 9. During a class presentation, Mia realized that an important aspect of delivering a speech is to engage with her classmates. A) Avoiding body language. B) Speaking in a monotone voice. C) Reading from notes. D) Making eye contact with the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Making eye contact with the audience. 10. "All people are created equal." "Everyone should have the same opportunities available to them." '' All people should be able to get along and look at people for who they are, not the color of their skin." All are example of ..... A) Context. B) Message. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Message. 11. New evidence is usually more persuasive to audience. A) True. B) False. C) Not sure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Which persuasive technique appeals to the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker? A) Logos. B) Kairos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 13. "Ryan should be invited to this vacation trip because it would not be nice to not invite him" A) Circular Argument. B) False Authority. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Circular Argument. 14. A persuasive speech offers audience new information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. In the line "Studies show that students who play sports perform better in school, " the speaker uses: A) Pathos. B) Anecdote. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 16. What does ethos refer to in persuasive speech? A) Motivational appeals. B) Trustworthiness and credibility. C) Emotional response. D) Logical reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Trustworthiness and credibility. 17. Which of the following statements is an example of a logical argument? A) "You should vote for me because I am the best candidate.". B) "If we reduce waste, we can save money and protect the environment.". C) "Everyone is doing it, so you should too.". D) "I feel that this is the right decision."TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "If we reduce waste, we can save money and protect the environment.". 18. JFK Inaugural #12 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 19. What are some effective techniques for delivering a persuasive speech? A) Using emotional appeal, providing strong evidence and examples, using rhetorical devices, and engaging with the audience. B) Speaking in a monotone voice. C) Reading directly from a script. D) Ignoring the audience's reactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using emotional appeal, providing strong evidence and examples, using rhetorical devices, and engaging with the audience. 20. Why is it important to provide evidence and examples in a persuasive speech? A) To support the speaker's claims and make the argument more convincing. B) To confuse the audience and make the speech less convincing. C) To hide the lack of knowledge and preparation of the speaker. D) To make the speech longer and more boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To support the speaker's claims and make the argument more convincing. 21. What is the primary purpose of using statistics in a persuasive speech? A) To confuse the audience with numbers. B) To fill time in the speechTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. C) To entertain the audience. D) To provide logical evidence to support an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide logical evidence to support an argument. 22. What should you do before delivering your speech? A) Memorize every word. B) Practice and revise as needed. C) Wing it. D) Skip rehearsal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Practice and revise as needed. 23. PART B:Arrange the parts (order of a persuasive speech) (11-18). Evidence is placed- A) After the conclusion. B) Before the hook. C) After the reasons. D) Before the claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the reasons. 24. Which part of a persuasive speech introduces the main argument? A) Call to action. B) Body of the speech. C) Introduction or thesis statement. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction or thesis statement. 25. What is a key characteristic of persuasive speaking? A) It seeks to change minds or behaviors. B) It provides detailed statistics. C) It aims to inform the audience. D) It focuses solely on historical facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It seeks to change minds or behaviors. 26. What is the speaker's intent if they use strong, emotive language about a social issue? A) To inform only. B) To persuade the audience to care and take action. C) To entertain. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade the audience to care and take action. 27. Your ..... are what you believe to be good or bad, moral or immoral. These guide our behavior or decision making. A) Values. B) Behaviors. C) Religion. D) Beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Values. 28. How do you handle objections (the opposing side of the argument) while making persuasive speeches? A) By exaggerating your statements. B) By using words like I, we and u. C) By considering what your opposition might say and dealing with it before they do. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By considering what your opposition might say and dealing with it before they do. 29. How does Simon support his argument about the benefits of breaks? A) A) By talking about his own school. B) B) By mentioning his friends. C) C) By giving research examples and statistics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) By giving research examples and statistics. 30. The use of words, descriptions, or images that call for strong feelings A) Bandwagon appeal. B) Logical appeal. C) Appeal to fear. D) Emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotional appeal. 31. Which persuasive technique uses logic and reason to convince the audience? A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 32. What is the main point of the thesis in a persuasive presentation? A) To emphasize the benefits. B) To imply the solution. C) To clarify the problem. D) To provide a straightforward argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To clarify the problem. 33. True or false. The goal of the speech is stated first and then reasons for supporting it are presented in an inductive speech A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 34. An effective persuasive speech concludes with A) A thesis statement. B) A statement of development. C) A call to action. D) A plea to Ms. Eckel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A call to action. 35. Which rhetorical appeal focuses on credibility and trustworthiness? A) Kairos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 36. Perhaps the best way to combat your public speaking fears is to just own them and be prepared. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. Speaking with no immediate preparation A) Extemporaneus. B) Impromptu. C) Manuscript. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impromptu. 38. Choose the most persuasive vocabulary to complete the sentence: "It is ..... that recycling helps the environment." A) Certain. B) Unlikely. C) Questionable. D) Possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Certain. 39. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 40. TCAT:Why did Martin L. King Jr use Rosa Parks in his speech? A) She is a good example to show people they should fight back with violence. B) She is a good example to show people they will be arrested if they sit in the wrong place on the bus. C) She is a good example to show people they should give their seats on the bus. D) She is a good example to show how people can fight back without violence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She is a good example to show how people can fight back without violence. 41. Which of the following is an example of ethos in persuasion? A) A doctor giving health advice based on their expertise. B) A celebrity endorsing a product without any qualifications. C) A teacher discussing a topic without any relevant experience. D) A politician making a speech about their personal beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A doctor giving health advice based on their expertise. 42. It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die! A) Irony. B) Metaphor. C) Diacope. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyperbole. 43. The ..... summarizes the main idea and encourages the audience to take action. A) Main ideas. B) Introduction. C) Conclusion. D) Subtopics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 44. Which persuasive technique is defined as a single word or phrase is repeated over and over again in order to emphasise it. A) Emotive Language. B) Anecdote. C) Repetition. D) Direct Personal Appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repetition. 45. What is the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive speech? A) Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three modes of persuasion used in persuasive speech. B) Ethos, pathos, and logos are only used in written communication. C) Ethos, pathos, and logos are types of musical instruments. D) Ethos, pathos, and logos are different names for the same persuasive technique. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three modes of persuasion used in persuasive speech. 46. A literal question is the easiest to answer because ..... A) The answer requires you to use your prior knowledge. B) The answer is hidden in the text. C) The answer to the question is explicitly stated in the text. D) The answer requires you to read in between the lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The answer to the question is explicitly stated in the text. 47. Which technique involves addressing the audience using "you" or "your" ? A) Direct address. B) Expert opinion. C) Repetition. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Direct address. 48. Which of the following is not a form of the persuasive speech A) Phobos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phobos. 49. "What were you thinking? '' is an example of ..... A) Genuine Question. B) Rhetorical Question. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 50. What is one example of a persuasive speech? A) A speech that informs the audience about the history of a city. B) A speech that convinces the audience to donate to a charity. C) A speech that describes a painting. D) A speech that entertains the audience with jokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A speech that convinces the audience to donate to a charity. 51. "Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children." A) Appeal to authority. B) Appeal to the emotions. C) Appeal to logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to the emotions. 52. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solution. A) Comparative advantages order. B) Monroe's motivated sequence. C) Problem-cause-solution order. D) Problem-solution order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comparative advantages order. 53. What best describes the rightness or wrongness of plagiarism? A) Always wrong because it is theft and fraud. B) Plagiarism is not a right or wrong kind of thing. C) In some situations, it is OK. D) There is nothing wrong with it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always wrong because it is theft and fraud. 54. What is the role of rhetorical questions in persuasive speeches? A) To engage the audience and provoke thought. B) To provide direct answers. C) To confuse the audience. D) To bore the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To engage the audience and provoke thought. 55. What is the difference between each pair or words?Effective vs Ineffective A) Effective means productive while Ineffective means not having the capacity to produce. B) Ineffective means productive while effective means not having the capacity to produce. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Effective means productive while Ineffective means not having the capacity to produce. 56. Manakah di antara berikut ini yang merupakan contoh frasa persuasif? A) Untuk merangkum. B) Ayo bertindak sekarang. C) Misalnya. D) Sebagai kesimpulan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ayo bertindak sekarang. 57. A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual A) Policy. B) Reason. C) Logic. D) Credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policy. 58. Able to be relied on as honest or truthful. A) Trustworthy. B) Trustfully. C) Trusting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trustworthy. 59. This pattern is used in interrogative sentences answerable by either or yes or no. A) Word Stress. B) Extra high Pitch. C) Falling Intonation. D) Rising Intonation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extra high Pitch. 60. Persuasion based on reasons supported by evidence uses ..... A) Logical reasoning. B) Emotional appeal. C) Ethical standards. D) Audience feedback. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logical reasoning. ← 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