This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What type of speech is designed to explain or describe something? A) Persuasive. B) Emotional. C) Body Language. D) Informative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informative. 2. What are the parts of questions of "value" ? A) Opinion. B) Good vs. bad. C) Now vs. later. D) Truth vs. fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Good vs. bad. 3. "Homework should be banned in schools." This is an example of what type of persuasive speech? A) Policy. B) Definition. C) Value. D) Factual. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policy. 4. Which of the following is a rhetorical strategy used in persuasive speeches? A) Providing evidence to support arguments. B) Using emotional anecdotes. C) Asking questions to engage the audience. D) Presenting statistical data. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asking questions to engage the audience. 5. A helpful way to practice an oral presentation is ..... A) Rehearsing it with a family member or classmate. B) Creating cue cards. C) Prioritising memorising the key ideas. D) All of these options. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these options. 6. Which question is asked in a factual persuasive speech? A) Is it true?. B) How can it be done?. C) Should it be done?. D) Is it right?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is it true?. 7. What is the main goal of constructing a logical argument in a persuasive speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To present a clear and reasoned case that supports your point of view. C) To entertain the audience. D) To use as many big words as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present a clear and reasoned case that supports your point of view. 8. Which of the following is a key component of constructing a logical argument? A) Using emotional appeals. B) Providing clear and relevant evidence. C) Telling personal stories. D) Making assumptionsTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Providing clear and relevant evidence. 9. What is the term for information that is widely accepted as true and does not require citation in a speech? A) Common knowledge. B) Hearsay. C) Anecdotal evidence. D) Speculation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Common knowledge. 10. A speech that changes how listeners feel is called: A) Policy persuasive speech. B) Speech to inspire. C) Speech to actuate. D) Speech to convince. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speech to inspire. 11. TCAT:Other than love, what can the people use to fight for equality? A) Justice, education and lawmaking. B) Justice, independence, and knowledge. C) Justice, hard work, selflessness. D) Justice, hatred, revenge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Justice, education and lawmaking. 12. The goal of this speech is for the audience to share the speaker's point of view regarding a particular topic. A) Informative Speech. B) Entertainment Speech. C) Persuasive Speech. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive Speech. 13. What makes the speaker's argument persuasive? A) The speaker's jokes. B) The speaker's emotions. C) The speaker's outfit. D) The speaker's hand movements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker's emotions. 14. What should be used to ensure the reliability of information? A) Use wikipedia. B) Ask people. C) Use competent sources. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use competent sources. 15. What main problem does MLK address in the "I Have a Dream" speech? A) African Americans still do not have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. B) African Americans do not have the same religious freedom as other groups. C) African Americans have more rights than whites and are discriminating against them. D) No one reads the speeches of Abraham Lincoln anymore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) African Americans still do not have the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. 16. What is the purpose of establishing credibility in persuasive writing? A) To create a sense of urgency. B) To gain the trust of the audience. C) To entertain the audience. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To gain the trust of the audience. 17. TCAT:Why does Martin L. King Jr use "we" and "my friends" in his speech? A) He wants them to feel safe. B) He wants everyone to feel included. C) He thinks everyone is his family. D) He thinks everyone is his friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wants everyone to feel included. 18. Which of the following is a persuasive technique that involves appealing to the audience's emotions to gain their support? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) KairosTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 19. This type of audience needs more than just information to be persuaded. A) Opposed. B) Indifferent. C) Uncommitted. D) Supportive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Indifferent. 20. It is not important to know which persuasive appeals are used in advertisements. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "Students need at least 8 hours of sleep to perform well in school." This sentence is the- A) Solution. B) Evidence. C) Hook. D) Claim / Thesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim / Thesis. 22. Why include a counterclaim in your speech? A) To confuse your audience. B) To show you understand both sides. C) To waste time. D) To copy another argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show you understand both sides. 23. In the conclusion of a persuasive speech, this element stands out more than the rest. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 24. Which of the following best shows the use of a rhetorical question in a speech? A) "How can we ignore this problem any longer?". B) "According to experts, this is a crisis.". C) "Let me tell you a story.". D) "We must act now.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "How can we ignore this problem any longer?". 25. What is notable about Donald Trump's speaking patterns? A) He ends his sentences with pointed, strong words. B) The majority of his words are 1-2 syllables. C) He tends to use the second person. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 26. The ..... statement is the main idea of the essay and expresses the writer's position on the issue at hand. A) Thesis. B) Introduction. C) Facts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thesis. 27. This type of target audience is the easiest to persuade. A) Uncommitted. B) Opposed. C) Supportive. D) Indifferent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supportive. 28. All of the following are examples of persuasive techniques except? A) Emotive Language. B) Bribery. C) Authoritative Evidence. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bribery. 29. Which persuasive technique appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience? A) Factual appeal. B) Logical appeal. C) Rational appeal. D) Emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotional appeal. 30. When giving an extemporaneous speech, what should the speaker avoid doing? A) Using simple note cards with only keywords. B) Speaking in a conversational and lively tone. C) Making eye contact with different people in the audience. D) Trying to say the words in the exact same way every time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Trying to say the words in the exact same way every time. 31. President John's "Voting Rights Address" was A) Fiction. B) Informational text. C) Persuasive speech. D) Funny. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive speech. 32. For a class assignment that students are to complete individually, Chi and Juan decide tocollaborate. Chi compiles research notes while Juan identifies the main findings, and both writetheir own original research papers. Is this: A) Unethical collaboration. B) Plagiarism. C) Both unethical collaboration and plagiarism. D) Acceptable collaboration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both unethical collaboration and plagiarism. 33. What role do facts and data play in logos? A) They provide evidence for arguments. B) They create emotional impact. C) They enhance visual storytelling. D) They offer personal perspectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They provide evidence for arguments. 34. Homework should be banned in primary schools. A) POLICY. B) FACT. C) VALUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) POLICY. 35. Which is an example of showing "character" when trying to persuade? A) Examine all sides of an issue. B) Ignore some aspects. C) Focus on one side of an issue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Examine all sides of an issue. 36. "I'm taking Ivermectin medicine as protection against COVID-19 because the President said so." A) Hasty Generalization. B) False Authority. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False Authority. 37. What is a key characteristic of a persuasive speech? A) It seeks to influence the audience's beliefs or actions. B) It aims to inform the audience about a specific topic. C) It is primarily a narrative about the speaker's life. D) It focuses on entertaining the audience with humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It seeks to influence the audience's beliefs or actions. 38. Animals, crying, children are all examples of ..... A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 39. If you are not in a hurry, you can walk through the mall at a leisurely pace. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Eulogy:Why does Robert F. Kennedy use both negative and positive emotive language? A) He wants them to know he understands their feelings. B) He wants to make everyone angry. C) He wants everyone to think negatively. D) He wants everyone to dislike them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He wants them to know he understands their feelings. 41. Which of the following is an example of logos? A) Evoking emotions. B) Appealing to values. C) Creating a sense of urgency. D) Using credible sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using credible sources. 42. Which is an example of persuasive language? A) "It could be possible ". B) "You must act now!". C) "There are many options ". D) "You might want to consider ". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "You must act now!". 43. "I've Been to the Mountaintop" #11 A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 44. The reasons and evidence that back up the claim A) Claim. B) Opinion. C) Argument. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support. 45. Telling the audience what will happen if the solution is implemented or not implemented is called A) Justification. B) Visualization. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visualization. 46. Statistics, numbers, surveys are all examples of ..... A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 47. The Caronavirus has spread from China to Australia and now we have a case on the Gold Coast. It is now considered ..... A) An issue for China. B) Australia's issue only. C) A local, national and international issue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A local, national and international issue. 48. A ..... word has the primary stress on its only syllable. A) Disyllabic. B) Trisyllabic. C) Monosyllabic. D) Pentasyllabic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Monosyllabic. 49. Which statement appeals to Pathos? A) "Students who play sports have better grades.". B) "When I dance, I feel truly alive and free.". C) "Experts recommend daily exercise.". D) "I train every weekend with my team.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "When I dance, I feel truly alive and free.". 50. Which of the following is NOT a key element of a persuasive speech? A) Neutral stance. B) Emotional appeal. C) Strong evidence. D) Clear position. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neutral stance. 51. "Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?" A) Rhetorical Question. B) Simile. C) Repetition. D) Anaphora. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical Question. 52. Well-researched and credible evidence will help you win audience confidence and trust. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. Which statement appeals to Logos? A) "I'll be the happiest person if you let me join.". B) "According to research, art enhances creativity.". C) "You can trust me to work hard.". D) "I deserve this opportunity.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "According to research, art enhances creativity.". 54. The main purpose of a persuasive speech is to: A) Inform the audience. B) Describe an event. C) Convince the audience to agree with your viewpoint. D) Entertain the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Convince the audience to agree with your viewpoint. 55. Which of the following is a sample of a speech to inspire? A) Lecture on recycling facts. B) Political campaign speech. C) Debate on death penalty. D) Graduation address. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Graduation address. 56. Which persuasive technique appeals to the logic and reasoning of the audience? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Emotional appeal. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 57. A part of the speech that responds to the counterclaim and why it is wrong A) Rebuttal. B) Claim. C) Thesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal. 58. What is the purpose of a counterclaim in persuasive techniques? A) To agree with the opposing viewpoint. B) To respectfully respond and strengthen your argument. C) To ignore the opposing viewpoint. D) To weaken the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To respectfully respond and strengthen your argument. 59. What is the key element in the conclusion of a persuasive presentation? A) Reiteration of the problem. B) Call to action. C) Introduction of new information. D) Summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 60. What effect does using personal pronouns such as I, we and you, have on the audience? A) It makes the audience feel included. B) It gains the support of the audience. C) It appeals to emotions. D) None of the above. 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