Persuasive Speech Quiz 17 (60 MCQs)

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1. "We must lower the voting age to 16." This is an example of:
2. What is NOT in an introduction?
3. Which part of your outline should be written in complete sentences?
4. Why is it important to persuade others?
5. Which of the following best evaluates the emotional impact of a speech?
6. Why is it important to engage the audience in a persuasive speech or composition?
7. Physical punishment in schools is unethical.
8. Which technique in persuasive writing uses pieces of information that are proven to be true as evidences to your argument?
9. What should be included in the beginning of a persuasive speech?
10. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "You know me-I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."
11. Which of the following is not an example of Persuasive Speech?
12. What elements should a strong thesis statement include?
13. A factual speech can include opinions.
14. Lincoln ends by stating his commitment "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." What ideal is he expressing?
15. ) Read the following quote: "You should consider another route if you leave later. I heard that that street is far more dangerous and ominous at night than during the daytime." ..... Is this an example of ethos, pathos or logos?
16. In the speech about "Suing the School System, " the speech had this aspect that made it memorable.
17. The ..... is the portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade.
18. Which closing line makes the least effective call to action?
19. An introduction in a persuasive speech should include your contention.True or False?
20. What words or phrases does the speaker repeat to make the point stronger and persuade the audience?
21. Why is the hook important in a persuasive speech?
22. Why are persuasive speeches thought to be serious and boring?
23. If a speech is described as "inspirational" , what is the likely tone?
24. Which of the following is NOT an example of a policy?
25. Understanding how advertisements are made and their purpose helps you to become a smart consumer.
26. Which of the following is typically included in the introduction of a persuasive speech?
27. In paragraph 3 the use of ..... enhances the description that the speaker uses throughout the speech.
28. "This policy is disastrous; it will destroy communities and ruin lives." Which technique is being used?
29. How should a speaker prepare for an extemporaneous speech?
30. Which of these is a good persuasive speech topic?
31. In a literary speech, what role does storytelling play?
32. "Don't let your dreams stay dreams." This slogan shows which persuasive element?
33. Which of the following is NOT true? A thesis statement will have a ..... , a ..... , and .....
34. A fallacy in which a person asserts that some event must inevitably follow from another without any argument for the inevitability of the event in question.
35. The ..... step provides a way for the audience members to carry out the solution.
36. " ..... hell opens its mouth wide to receive them ..... " What type of figurative language is the portion in blue?
37. Identify what this sentence is:What skills do I need in order to deliver my speech?
38. "We shall not surrender. We shall not weaken. We shall not fail." Which technique is used here?
39. Which delivery technique is most effective for maintaining audience engagement during a persuasive speech?
40. What type of language makes the speaker sound more educated and professional?
41. How can bias impact persuasive communication?
42. Which of the sentences below best define exaggeration?
43. If your speech did not fill the expected time frame, you probably were not
44. Provide evidence to support the claim:'Eating a balanced diet leads to better physical and mental health.'
45. The study of the modes of persuasion were originally discussed by the Greek philosopher .....
46. Make sure your speech's goals are ..... and that you can defend them if they are ..... or .....
47. A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
48. Which statement is an example of high modality language?
49. What does tone of voice mean in a speech?
50. The use of ..... , like should and must, add strength to the writer's opinion or argument.
51. The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
52. "Save the Earth-It's the only home we have." What feature makes this slogan persuasive?
53. Which of the following is NOT a common persuasive technique?
54. What does Truth counter in her speech?
55. Which technique is being used when a speaker appeals to the audience's emotions?
56. What is the purpose of the attention grabber in the introduction of a persuasive presentation?
57. What is the difference between each pair or words?Morale vs Immoral
58. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
59. What are the two purposes of a persuasive speech?
60. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal?"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury:we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery ..... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."