This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What role do transition sentences play in a persuasive speech? A) Summarize the entire speech. B) Connect paragraphs and maintain flow. C) Provide background information. D) Replace main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Connect paragraphs and maintain flow. 2. What is a good antonym for fact? A) Certainty. B) Reality. C) Truth. D) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fiction. 3. BEST Vocabulary Word:When giving a speech, it is important to ..... your words. A) Audible. B) Articulation. C) Enunciate. D) Monotonous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enunciate. 4. "I've Been to the Mountain top" #7 A) B. B) C. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 5. A faulty analogy is when: A) You assume that because two things have characteristics in common that they have everything in common. B) A large number of people are doing something so you feel you should do it, too. C) A celebrity endorses a product so you feel you can trust that the product is good or reliable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You assume that because two things have characteristics in common that they have everything in common. 6. What is the best way to make a persuasive speech effective? A) Use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together. B) Only appeal to emotions. C) Shout loudly to sound confident. D) Use long and difficult words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together. 7. What is logos in persuasive writing? A) An appeal to credibility and trust. B) An appeal to emotions. C) An appeal to logic and reasoning. D) An appeal to personal beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An appeal to logic and reasoning. 8. What is a call to action in persuasive writing? A) A request for the audience to take a specific action. B) A conclusion. C) A statement of the problem. D) A summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A request for the audience to take a specific action. 9. How can a speaker most effectively persuade the audience in favor of a certain viewpoint? A) By introducing other viewpoints related to the main topic. B) By proclaiming that the viewpoints are superior. C) By stating the viewpoints repeatedly for clarity. D) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. 10. Which opening sentence is the most effective in capturing the audience's attention and establishing a clear purpose in a speech about volunteering? A) "Volunteering can be rewarding, but it also takes effort and time.". B) "Many people volunteer every year, and it can even be enjoyable.". C) "Some say volunteering is good, but it's not for everyone.". D) "Imagine the impact you can make by giving just a few hours to help those in need.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Imagine the impact you can make by giving just a few hours to help those in need.". 11. What does the term "fallacy" mean in the context of persuasive language? A) A weakness in reasoning. B) A statement of fact. C) A conclusion. D) A strong argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A weakness in reasoning. 12. How can emotional appeal be used in a persuasive speech? A) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. B) By using technical jargon. C) By presenting statistical data. D) By avoiding any emotional content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. 13. Which of the following best describes the speaker's intent if they use statistics and expert opinions in their speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To entertain. C) To appeal to logic. D) To create suspense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To appeal to logic. 14. The use of figurative language can help to engage the audience and make an argument all of the following EXCEPT A) More vivid. B) More convincing. C) More academic. D) More emotive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More academic. 15. Which statement is the most effective persuasive argument? A) "It might be a good idea.". B) "I like this idea.". C) "Some people agree with me.". D) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". 16. Which one of these is not a physical symptom of speech anxiety? A) Sweating. B) Dry mouth. C) Increased heartbeat. D) Smiling as you approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Smiling as you approach. 17. Which of the following would NOT be considered a specific instance? A) A concrete illustration. B) A general statement without evidence. C) An actual event. D) A real-life example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A general statement without evidence. 18. Asking a question in which the answer is implied (no one had to answer the question) A) Interrogation. B) Preguntas. C) Allusion. D) Rhetorical Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical Questions. 19. Which uses power words and phrases? A) Informational text. B) Persuasive speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive speech. 20. What's the formula for a central assertion? A) In this passage, X effect demonstrates evidence of Y. B) In this passage, (author) uses X technique to achieve Y effect. C) In this passage, there are similarities such as X and differences such as Y. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In this passage, (author) uses X technique to achieve Y effect. 21. Which of the following is an example of a personal anecdote? A) "I started a recycling program and it succeeded.". B) "Statistics show 90% efficiency.". C) "The economy will grow, says Dr. Tran.". D) "We must act now!". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I started a recycling program and it succeeded.". 22. Name the persuasive technique:'Persuasive writing is a ridiculously riotous tool to learn.' A) Rhetorical question. B) Alliteration. C) Rule of three. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alliteration. 23. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "According to doctors, teens who sleep well remember lessons better." This sentence is- A) Conclusion. B) Opinion. C) Evidence. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 24. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker appeals to the listeners' feelings, needs, desires, and wants." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 25. Topic: "How do hurricane is form?" Is example of which type of topic speech order? A) Spatial. B) Topic. C) Cause-Effect. D) Chronological. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spatial. 26. "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice." A) Historical allusion. B) Metaphor. C) Effect. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metaphor. 27. Which persuasive appeal is described as 'Appeal to credibility and character'? A) ETHOS. B) LOGOS. C) PATHOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ETHOS. 28. Give an example of a persuasive sentence about recycling. A) Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7, 000 gallons of water, and 4, 100 kilowatts of electricity. B) Recycling creates more waste than it reduces. C) Recycling is not beneficial for the environment. D) Recycling costs more than throwing everything away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7, 000 gallons of water, and 4, 100 kilowatts of electricity. 29. Effective performance of the normal function A) Competence. B) Ethical. C) Deductive. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Competence. 30. What must I follow in order to do my persuasive speech correctly? A) The rubric. B) The ouline. C) The checklist. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. ← 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