This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Honesty is more important than intelligence. A) POLICY. B) FACT. C) VALUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VALUE. 2. Not apt to give way under pressure; inflexible; firm: A) Narrow minded. B) Stubborn. C) Unyielding. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unyielding. 3. What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in a persuasive speech? A) To provide answers to the audience. B) To make the audience think and engage with the topic. C) To distract the audience. D) To give factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make the audience think and engage with the topic. 4. Makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health are in danger A) Bandwagon appeal. B) Logical appeal. C) Appeal to fear. D) Appeal to pity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to fear. 5. The fourth part of the classical arrangement A) Refutatio. B) Confirmatio. C) Peraratio. D) Exordium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Confirmatio. 6. An effective way we can use 'attacks' in a speech is ..... A) Being aggressive and rude. B) Attacking the speaker. C) Humour to make fun of particular views. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Humour to make fun of particular views. 7. Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal? A) "It is estimated that 20% of the population is impacted.". B) "According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1 in 5 people are affected.". C) "Research shows a steady increase over the past decade.". D) "Think of the families who suffer every day because of this issue.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Think of the families who suffer every day because of this issue.". 8. In persuasive writing, what is the term for a statement that is intended to be proven or supported? A) Evidence. B) Argument. C) Thesis. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 9. Britney talks fast so she finishes her speech early. A) Good practice. B) Ineffective Practice. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ineffective Practice. 10. In "Words Do Not Pay, " what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that white American's must do in order to live in peace with Native Americans? A) Build Native American Schools. B) Treat Native Americans as equals. C) Adopt Native American traditions. D) Return Native Americans to their homelands. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Treat Native Americans as equals. 11. Choose the correct definition for the term 'repetition'. A) Questions which require no answer. B) A series of words that repeat the same consonant sound at the start. C) Three points or pieces of evidence used together to support an argument. D) The action of repeating something that has already been said or written. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The action of repeating something that has already been said or written. 12. "He writes not of the heart but of the glands" is an example of A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Simile. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Metaphor. 13. Jason gets very nervous giving speeches in front of big crowds. How can he combat his nervousness? A) By resting a lot during the days before delivering his speech. B) By practicing his speech in front of a mock audience. C) By writing down his speech instead of speaking it. D) By coming up with a catchy introduction for his speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By practicing his speech in front of a mock audience. 14. You can enhance your credibility a s a speaker by explaining your competence and establishing common ground with the audience. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. A person's credibility is affected by A) Conviction. B) Comptenece. C) Confidence. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 16. What is the aim of a speech of persuasion? A) To entertain the audience. B) To inform the audience. C) To influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the listeners. D) To narrate a story. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the listeners. 17. Which of the following sentences best analyzes the effectiveness of a persuasive speech? A) The speech was long. B) The speaker used strong evidence and emotional appeals to convince the audience. C) The speaker spoke loudly. D) The speech had a lot of jokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker used strong evidence and emotional appeals to convince the audience. 18. What should Ava do to tailor her speech to her audience? A) Use complex language. B) Consider their values, beliefs, and concerns. C) Avoid using examples. D) Speak only about your own experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consider their values, beliefs, and concerns. 19. Which organizational pattern has you organize your outline by what happened and then what did it lead to? A) Cause-Effect Order. B) Climactic Order. C) Problem-Solution Order. D) Spatial Order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cause-Effect Order. 20. Which type of speech would argue about whether a law should be passed? A) Factual. B) Policy. C) Informative. D) Value. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Policy. 21. "The government is failing us. The system is broken. Change is inevitable." Which technique is this? A) Emotive language. B) Opinion stated as fact. C) Rhetorical question. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parallelism. 22. In Bill Clinton's speech, he wove the story of how he fell in love Hilary with examples of her commitment to service. What sort of evidence was he employing to convince his audience that Hilary is a good candidate? A) Anecdote. B) Personal experience. C) Facts. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 23. Which persuasive technique is used in the following argument? (only pick one answer)Textbooks are outdated and ought to be replaced by tablet computers. Tablets have multiple uses, are interactive and students find them more engaging. Also, tablets are much lighter than a stack of textbooks. A) Ethos (appeals to authority). B) Pathos (appeals to emotion). C) Logos (appeals to reason). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos (appeals to reason). 24. What component refers to the receiver of the message? A) Audience. B) Venue. C) Speaker. D) Message. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Audience. 25. This occurs when one wrongly claims that one event causes another. A) Ad hominem. B) Circular reasoning. C) Mistaken causality. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mistaken causality. 26. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker establishes his/her credibility so the audience sees him/her as a believable person to speak on the topic. The audience believes the speaker is ethical." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 27. What is the effect of using emotive language in a speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To evoke an emotional response. C) To describe a setting. D) To provide statistical information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To evoke an emotional response. 28. What is influence in the context of persuasion? A) The audience's authority over the speaker. B) The audience's rejection of the speaker's message. C) The speaker's ability to change the audience's mindset. D) The speaker's ability to control the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The speaker's ability to change the audience's mindset. 29. A person has given a strong speech when ..... A) They have remained on topic and explained each reason. B) Included a song and/or dance in the performance. C) They dressed up. D) They explained little about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They have remained on topic and explained each reason. 30. Identify the persuasive technique in this statement: "Our product is the best choice for anyone who wants to live a healthier life." A) Emotive language. B) Personal pronouns. C) Testimonial. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive language. 31. Apa langkah pertama dalam menyiapkan pidato persuasif? A) Memilih topik. B) Mengumpulkan bukti. C) Membuat alat bantu visual. D) Berlatih pidato. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik. 32. Which word best describes a presentation that captures and holds the audience's attention? A) Engaging. B) Tailor. C) Thoroughly. D) Visualize. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Engaging. 33. Which persuasive technique does this sentence from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly illustrate? "Good words will not give me back my children." A) Ethosappeal to authority. B) Logosappeal to reason. C) Repetition. D) Pathosappeal to emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathosappeal to emotion. 34. Stimulates interest on the topic A) Satisfaction Step. B) Needs Step. C) Visualization Step. D) Attention Step. E) Action Step. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attention Step. 35. By using ..... for presenting research and data, the presenter can make claims stronger and information unforgettable. A) Charts and tables. B) Drawings and cartoons. C) Lines and shapes. D) Pictures and portraits. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Charts and tables. 36. When giving constructive feedback to a classmate, what should you include? A) Only things they did wrong. B) What they did well and one way to improve. C) Just say "good job" and move on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What they did well and one way to improve. 37. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "Second, lack of sleep causes stress and poor concentration." This sentence is a- A) Solution. B) Hook. C) Reason. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reason. 38. FOR A PERSUASIVE SPEECH TO BE BASED ON QUESTIONS, YOU MUST USE: A) VALUES. B) POLICY. C) FACTS. D) NONE OF THE ABOVE. E) ALL OF THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) ALL OF THE ABOVE. 39. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:wisdom. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Knowledge. 40. Which of these sentences does not use the correct tense? A) She learns new skills every day to improve her abilities. B) She learn new skills every day to improve her abilities. C) They will learn new skills every day to improve their abilities. D) She learned new skills every day to improve her abilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She learn new skills every day to improve her abilities. 41. PART B:Arrange the parts (order of a persuasive speech) (11-18). What usually comes after the claim? A) Conclusion. B) Hook. C) Reasons. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons. 42. ) What important U.S. document does Lincoln quote in the beginning of his speech "The Gettysburg Address" ? A) The Declaration of Independence. B) The Preamble. C) The Bill of Rights. D) The Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Declaration of Independence. 43. How does Simon shows passion for the topic? A) By speaking softly and slowly. B) By looking bored and speaking quickly. C) By speaking clearly and changing his voice intonation. D) By using big words, big body movement and moving around the stage non stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By speaking clearly and changing his voice intonation. 44. What rhetorical device addresses the audience collectively? A) Rhetorical questions. B) Repetition. C) Inclusive language. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inclusive language. 45. Read the following text:Avery delighted in the crunch and crackle of the red, orange and yellow leaves under her feet as she walked home from school, but she failed to look both ways before crossing the street.What season was it? It what type of question? A) Inferential question. B) Hypothetical question. C) Literal question. D) Evaluative question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inferential question. 46. To lend credence (credibility) to him/herself the speaker can ..... A) Have strong emotions. B) Research the audience and come off as very respectful of them. C) Avoids logical fallicies. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Research the audience and come off as very respectful of them. 47. What is the effect of using inclusive language such as "we" and "our" in a persuasive speech? A) It distances the speaker from the audience. B) It creates a sense of unity and shared purpose. C) It confuses the audience. D) It makes the speech less formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It creates a sense of unity and shared purpose. 48. The definition of scapegoat is A) A deliberate use of powerful language. B) A sweeping or blanket statement which is meant to apply to an entire group of people. C) When a person, group or thing is blamed for all the trouble when the reasons are actually more complex. D) A sentence containing two or more words that start with the same letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When a person, group or thing is blamed for all the trouble when the reasons are actually more complex. 49. A technique in which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience is called: A) Citing evidence. B) Reasoning. C) Creating common ground. D) Creating an emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creating common ground. 50. Eulogy:What kind of idea does Robert F. Kennedy give the people? A) Realistic. B) Pessimistic. C) Imaginative. D) Utopian. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Realistic. 51. Robert F. Kennedy is trying to remind people of Martin L. King Jr's goal. What is it? A) Achieve equality without taking the bus. B) Achieve equality by changing laws. C) Achieve equality by moving to another country. D) Achieve equality without violence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Achieve equality without violence. 52. How many main points should your body include? A) As many as possible. B) 5-6. C) 2-3. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2-3. 53. What is the goal of persuasive speech? A) To advocate or refute an idea. B) To inform the audience about new knowledge. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To advocate or refute an idea. 54. Why does Simon include jumping jacks during the speech? A) A) To show how physical activity helps the brain. B) B) To keep the audience awake. C) C) To give everyone a break. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) To show how physical activity helps the brain. 55. Which of the following is NOT a type of emotional appeal in persuasive speaking? A) Confusion. B) Sadness. C) Anger. D) Joy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Confusion. 56. The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy A) Ethical. B) Hostile. C) Sincerity. D) Apathetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sincerity. 57. Opinion speeches should try to persuade the audience ..... A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. Which question should you not ask while preparing your speech? A) How many followers from the audience do I want for my Instagram?. B) What information do I want the audience to gain from my speech?. C) What do I want the audience to do after leaving?. D) How do I want my audience to feel about my speech?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How many followers from the audience do I want for my Instagram?. 59. What persuasive technique involves using evidence and facts to support a claim? A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 60. Which persuasive technique involves repeating a word or phrase to emphasize a point? A) Repetition. B) Alliteration. C) Metaphor. D) Simile. 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