This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 21 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. High or low tone A) Articulation. B) Vocal Variety. C) Rate. D) Volume. E) Pitch. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Pitch. 2. Our society, culture, and even how we view reality is shaped by the information we receive in the: A) World. B) Media. C) Classroom. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Media. 3. JFK Inaugural #14 A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 4. "How many more lives must be lost before change happens?" Which persuasive technique is this? A) Rhetorical question. B) Call to action. C) Opinion stated as fact. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 5. What does it mean to express "charisma" during a persuasive speech? A) Be enthusiastic. B) Be confident. C) Be positive. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 6. In Monroe's Motivated Sequence, what is the first step? A) Gain attention. B) Offer solutions. C) Call the audience to action. D) Establish a need or problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gain attention. 7. Which persuasive technique involves using statements from experts and well-known individuals to support the speaker's arguments? A) Appeals to reason. B) Appeals to authority. C) Appeals to emotion. D) Appeals to popularity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeals to authority. 8. In informative speaking, what type of organizational structure is commonly used? A) Emotional appeal. B) Statistical analysis. C) Problem-solution order. D) Chronological order. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chronological order. 9. This term refers to an argument that appeals to credibility or trustworthiness A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 10. The actions the speaker wants the audience to take after hearing the speech A) Rebuttal. B) Call to action. C) Claim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 11. A speech intended to persuade an audience to believe or act in a certain way is called: A) Persuasive Speech. B) Argumentative Speech. C) Motivational Speech. D) Informative Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuasive Speech. 12. The main point of Faulkner's speech is to: A) Thank the audience. B) Convince people how hard it is to write. C) Convince people to stop fighting. D) Convince people to write about matters of the heart. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Convince people to write about matters of the heart. 13. Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence:'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.' A) Simile. B) Oxymoron. C) Paradox. D) Contradiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxymoron. 14. Why is it important to connect with the audience? A) To impart knowledge. B) To get the audience to change their minds. C) To be able to listen with an open mind and gain their trust. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To be able to listen with an open mind and gain their trust. 15. If you were arguing for stricter environmental laws, which technique would be most effective to engage the audience emotionally? A) Logos. B) Rhetorical question. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 16. A statement that represents something as much better or worse than it really is A) Simile. B) Exaggeration. C) Repetition. D) Expert Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exaggeration. 17. "Last year, over 70% of students reported feeling anxious before exams." Which technique is used here? A) Statistics and facts. B) Anecdote. C) Emotive language. D) Triplets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics and facts. 18. Why is asking a rhetorical question effective in a persuasive speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To make the audience laugh. C) To arouse the audience's curiosity. D) To make the speech more boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To arouse the audience's curiosity. 19. What should a conclusion include? A) A summary of key points and a call to action. B) A completely new argument. C) A list of all statistics used in the speech. D) A detailed explanation of the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A summary of key points and a call to action. 20. Grace is preparing for a persuasive speech in her public speaking class. What is the first step she should take in preparing for her speech? A) Deliver with Confidence and Passion. B) Practice and Refine. C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. D) Conduct Thorough Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. 21. The presentation of only one side of an issue or point of view is ..... A) Generalization. B) Bias. C) Credibility. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 22. If a speaker repeats a key phrase several times during a speech, which persuasive device are they using? A) Anecdote. B) Repetition. C) Hyperbole. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 23. What is sarcasm? A) Figure of speech which there is a contradiction between what is expected and what actually occurs. B) A question that does not require an answer. C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. D) This is where similarities and differences are used. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. 24. What does 'Pathos' refer to in persuasive speech? A) Logic. B) Emotion. C) Credibility. D) Humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion. 25. Which is a common persuasive technique that relies on the opinions of experts? A) Bandwagon. B) Emotional Appeal. C) Appeal to Authority. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to Authority. 26. Which of the following is a key element in building enthusiasm in performances? A) Persuasive. B) Compelling. C) Enthusiasm. D) Tailor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enthusiasm. 27. JFK Inaugural #13 A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 28. "Together, we can make a difference." Which feature is most evident in this slogan? A) Evidence. B) Call to action. C) Rhetorical question. D) Appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 29. How can cause-and-effect relationships be used in logos? A) To evoke emotions. B) To tell personal stories. C) To create visual interest. D) To show logical connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To show logical connections. 30. Choose the best transition to connect these main points:1) Social media affects sleep patterns. 2) Poor sleep harms mental health. A) For instance. B) Consequently. C) Meanwhile. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consequently. 31. Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity A) Fact. B) Logic. C) Competence. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logic. 32. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "Have you ever felt tired even before the day starts?" This sentence is the- A) Claim. B) Conclusion. C) Evidence. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hook. 33. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. A) POLICY. B) VALUE. C) FACT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) FACT. 34. Which of the following best describes the use of "ethos" in a persuasive speech? A) Appealing to the audience's emotions. B) Establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness. C) Using logical reasoning and evidence. D) Telling a personal story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness. 35. What does pathos appeal to in a persuasive speech? A) Emotions. B) Statistics. C) Ethics. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotions. 36. Which of the following is a reason why persuasive speeches are important? A) They help people make decisions. B) They are always entertaining. C) They are used only in school. D) They are never used in real life. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They help people make decisions. 37. The word "persuade" means: A) To argue rudely. B) To make someone do or believe something. C) To make someone laugh. D) To tell a story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make someone do or believe something. 38. The specific purpose of persuasion is to ..... A) Change the audience's belief. B) Gain the audience support for a belief. C) Prompt the audience to take actions. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 39. What tone is created by a speaker who uses calm, measured language and avoids exaggeration? A) Aggressive. B) Reasoned. C) Humorous. D) Sarcastic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasoned. 40. How can you make your persuasive sentence stronger? A) Ignore opposing views. B) Focus solely on statistics. C) Use complex jargon. D) Use clear language, emotional appeals, solid evidence, and address counterarguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use clear language, emotional appeals, solid evidence, and address counterarguments. 41. Which of the following materials is used in both informative and persuasive presentations? A) Personal anecdotes. B) Emotional stories. C) Data and statistics. D) Dramatic speeches. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Data and statistics. 42. The rule for all students is if the instructor does not attend the class, students are allowed to leave class after 15 minutes, . Ronny entered his classroom; the classroom was empty. Ronny waited for 15 minutes and then decided to leave. He concluded that the lesson for that day was cancelled. How did Ronny come up with his conclusion? A) Affective reasoning. B) Inductive reasoning. C) Deductive reasoning. D) Observational reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deductive reasoning. 43. The people listening to the speech A) Speaker. B) Call to action. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Audience. 44. It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about ..... " A) Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about. B) No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech. 45. The B in ABCDE standards for A) Block the question and answer. B) Blend the question and answer. C) Bold the question and answer. D) Amazing sentence structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blend the question and answer. 46. The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence is to: A) Establish a logical argument about why the colonies want independence. B) Use the document as a way to usurp power over the colonies. C) Prove something that Britain said about the colonies wrong. D) Congratulate the colonies on their success. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Establish a logical argument about why the colonies want independence. 47. What is the recommended approach to organizing the main points in a persuasive presentation? A) Emphasize the benefit, then the solution, and finally the problem. B) Emphasize the problem, then the solution, and finally the benefit. C) Emphasize the benefit, then the problem, and finally the solution. D) Emphasize the solution, then the problem, and finally the benefit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emphasize the problem, then the solution, and finally the benefit. 48. Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing or ..... people's actions or beliefs A) Moving. B) Changing. C) Creating. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Changing. 49. It is the highest in the categories of the pitch. A) Word Stress. B) Extra high Pitch. C) Falling Intonation. D) Rising Intonation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extra high Pitch. 50. What is the purpose of using direct and memorable language in persuasive techniques? A) To weaken the argument. B) To confuse the audience. C) To make the argument impactful. D) To entertain the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To make the argument impactful. 51. What is the primary purpose of using emotional appeals in "The Power of Hello" ? A) To entertain the audience. B) To persuade the audience. C) To inform the audience. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade the audience. 52. The "context" answers this question? A) Who. B) What. C) Why. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Why. 53. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following statement: "Everyone is switching to eco-friendly products; you should too." A) Bandwagon. B) Testimonial. C) Repetition. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 54. Why should a speech incorporate a range of paragraph lengths for effect? A) To confuse the audience. B) To make the speech longer. C) To engage and emphasise different points. D) To repeat ideas for emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To engage and emphasise different points. 55. This represents the appeal at the conclusion of the speech designed to elicit the audience's emotions A) Exordium. B) Confirmatio. C) Partitio. D) Peroratio. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peroratio. 56. What is the most effective way to practice delivering a persuasive speech? A) Reading it silently to yourself. B) Practicing in front of a mirror. C) Rehearsing in front of a small audience for feedback. D) Memorizing it word for wordTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rehearsing in front of a small audience for feedback. 57. What is the purpose of emphasizing the problem in a persuasive presentation? A) To entertain the audience. B) To convince the audience of the need for a solution. C) To manipulate the listeners. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To convince the audience of the need for a solution. 58. A speaker says, "Imagine a world where every child has access to clean water." What persuasive device is being used? A) Anecdote. B) Statistic. C) Direct address. D) Hypothetical scenario. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hypothetical scenario. 59. Which of the following is an example of using ethos to persuade? A) "I have studied environmental science for five years, so I understand the impact of pollution.". B) "It is devastating to see animals suffer from pollution.". C) "If we reduce waste, we will protect wildlife.". D) "My friend once saw a polluted river.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I have studied environmental science for five years, so I understand the impact of pollution.". 60. Which of the following is a persuasive device? A) Rhetorical Question. B) Alliteration. C) Personification. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical Question. ← 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