This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 22 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In persuasive speaking, there are three ways to build credibility. Which of the following is NOT one of the types of credibility a speaker can build? A) True. B) Surface. C) Reputed. D) Experienced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. The audience may accept claims based on how the text makes them feel, rather than factual data. A) LOGOS. B) PATHOS. C) ETHOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PATHOS. 3. Which technique involves repeating a word or phrase for emphasis? A) Statistics. B) Repetition. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 4. What is a controversial speech? A) A controversial speech is a type of persuasive speech where the speaker argues for or against a topic. B) A controversial speech is a speech that only presents facts without opinions. C) A controversial speech is a speech that is always humorous and entertaining. D) A controversial speech is a speech that avoids any sensitive or debatable topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A controversial speech is a type of persuasive speech where the speaker argues for or against a topic. 5. Presenting in public can be ..... to most people. A) The joy of their lives. B) Easy as pie. C) Nerve wracking. D) Impossible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nerve wracking. 6. Albert pauses whenever needed and uses the right intonation. A) Good practice. B) Ineffective Practice. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Good practice. 7. ) In Emma Watson's "HeForShe" address to the UN, she explains that the term feminism is often synonymous with ..... A) A fight not a right. B) Women issues on a global scale. C) Females. D) Man hating. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Man hating. 8. How did Aristotle believe we could deduce what makes things what they are? A) By seeing the characteristics of particularthings in order to create a general idea of what makes it different from otherthings. B) Byobserving their forms in their ideal representation and thus understandingtheir nature. C) By havinginnate knowledge of what those particular things are. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By seeing the characteristics of particularthings in order to create a general idea of what makes it different from otherthings. 9. Which task should not be included in your frame of speech? A) Get your audience's attention. B) State the benefits of the solutions. C) Define the problem you're presenting about. D) Explain the solutions. E) Expose your feeling about the audience's enthusiasm. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Expose your feeling about the audience's enthusiasm. 10. Which of the following is a technique to build credibility in a speech? A) Speaking without preparation. B) Ignoring audience feedback. C) Using humor excessively. D) Citing reputable sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Citing reputable sources. 11. How does outlining contribute to the process of speechwriting? A) It gives speakers a clearer vision of the topic of discussion. B) It helps speakers organize their ideas and research logically. C) It enables speakers to receive constructive feedback. D) It provides speakers with a chance to practice giving the speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps speakers organize their ideas and research logically. 12. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:moral. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Understanding of right or wrong. 13. A ..... aims to capture the reader's interest through a question, a strong statement, or a funny story. A) Introduction. B) Hook. C) Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 14. What is the last step in completing my persuasive speech assignment? A) Create my presentation to go along with my speech. B) Turn in my notes from the other speeches. C) Turn in my final draft. D) Turn in my rough draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turn in my notes from the other speeches. 15. "My grandmother used to tell me stories of how she worked long hours for little pay." Which technique is being used? A) Emotive language. B) Anecdote. C) Parallelism. D) Statistics and facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anecdote. 16. Evaluate the following scenario:A speaker uses statistics, emotional stories, and direct calls to action. How might this combination impact the audience? A) It will confuse the audience. B) It will have no impact. C) It will likely persuade the audience more effectively. D) It will make the speech boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It will likely persuade the audience more effectively. 17. Appeal to emotions A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 18. Despite consumer resistance, companies continue to test products on animals because studies show that animal testing is safe and reliable. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LOGOS. 19. What is evidence in a persuasive speech? A) Biased statements to manipulate the audience. B) Personal opinions without any backing. C) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. D) Exaggerated claims with no basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. 20. What is an example of an ethical appeal? A) Using statistics and data. B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. C) Evoking compassion and indignation. D) Using rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. 21. Why is jargon used in persuasive writing? A) To establish credibility in a specific field. B) To entertain readers. C) To make the speech sound casual. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To establish credibility in a specific field. 22. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following statement:'You deserve the best, and our product is the best in the market.' A) Bandwagon. B) Plain Folks. C) Fear or Scare Tactics. D) Flattery or Compliment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flattery or Compliment. 23. Apa pentingnya menggunakan pilihan kata yang tepat dalam sebuah pidato? A) Untuk mengisi waktu selama pidato. B) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. C) Untuk mengesankan audiens dengan kosakata. D) Untuk membingungkan audiens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. 24. The strategy used by a speaker to persuade someone by involving emotions and feelings of the listeners is called ..... A) Grammar. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 25. Houses near the coast should be build at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 26. What is the difference between each pair or words?Unfinished vs Finished A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. B) Unfinished means having accomplish something while finished means not attaining the end. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. 27. Appeal to pathos is can also be referred to as an appeal to ..... A) Emotion. B) Logic. C) Ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotion. 28. Which of the following topics best fits a policy persuasive speech? A) Whether climate change is real. B) Whether honesty is important. C) Whether to allow women in the military. D) Whether friendship is valuable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whether to allow women in the military. 29. Why are transition words/phrases important in persuasive writing? A) To decrease memorability. B) To improve clarity and coherence. C) To confuse the audience. D) To distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To improve clarity and coherence. 30. How can you effectively counter opposing viewpoints in a speech? A) Use emotional appeals without evidence. B) Ignore the opposing viewpoint entirely. C) Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint. D) Attack the character of the opposing speaker. 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