This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 24 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Facial expressions, posture and eye contact are all skills in ..... ? A) Verbal communication. B) Non-verbal communication. C) Post-verbal communication. D) Anti-verbal communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-verbal communication. 2. When your task is to reinforce and strengthen your audience's beliefs, it indicates that the audience is A) In favour. B) Indifferent. C) Opposed. D) Uninformed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In favour. 3. What is the main focus of informative speaking? A) Changing people's opinions. B) Presenting facts and information. C) Encouraging action. D) Engaging the audience emotionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presenting facts and information. 4. Person 1:Abortion is an immoral act, why would you consider doing it?Person 2:Who creates these values then? A) Red Herring. B) False Analogy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red Herring. 5. If a speech is described as "condescending" , what does this mean about the speaker's tone? A) The speaker is respectful and encouraging. B) The speaker talks down to the audience. C) The speaker is humorous. D) The speaker is passionate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker talks down to the audience. 6. What is the best way to present a strong argument? A) Stating your opinion without explaining it. B) Using facts, expert opinions, and logical reasoning. C) Telling a long personal story with no evidence. D) Listing random statistics without explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using facts, expert opinions, and logical reasoning. 7. If you use notecards, you should ..... A) Have one main idea per card. B) Use both sides of the cards to save space. C) Write smaller, so you can fit more information on them. D) Write the entire speech on the cards. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have one main idea per card. 8. We, together, as a nation can take a stand.This sentence is an example of using personal pronouns. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. What is the second thing you need to talk about in a Problem-Solution speech? A) Solutions. B) Causes. C) Harms and effects. D) The problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Harms and effects. 10. The purpose of your thesis is to: A) Give a clear statement of what your speech is about. B) End your speech. C) Serve as your attention getter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Give a clear statement of what your speech is about. 11. What IS King's dream? A) Equality. B) Faith. C) Injustice. D) Wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Equality. 12. Which type of credibility is reinforced by how well prepared you are for your speech? A) Reputed. B) Surface. C) True. D) Experienced. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Surface. 13. What is the main purpose of a factual speech? A) To discuss values. B) To make people act. C) To entertain. D) To prove something is or isn't true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To prove something is or isn't true. 14. Name the persuasive technique:'51% of UK citizens voted to leave the EU' A) Opinion. B) Fact. C) Rule of three. D) Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statistic. 15. The only statement of fact below is ..... A) The only way to succeed is to work hard. B) Fifth grade is more fun than fourth grade. C) The sun is farther from the Earth than the moon is. D) I believe that yogurt is the most nutritious dessert available. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The sun is farther from the Earth than the moon is. 16. Which persuasive device is being used when a speaker tells a personal story to support their argument? A) Anecdote. B) Statistic. C) Hyperbole. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdote. 17. Which of the below is an example of a "synecdoche" ? A) I am so hungry I could eat a horse. B) Why would they care?. C) He asked for her hand in marriage. D) She sells seashells by the seashore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He asked for her hand in marriage. 18. Statements made to explain an action or belief. A) Argument. B) Malice. C) Reasons. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons. 19. One of the Essential Questions for this lesson is, "How can I help combat nervousness when speaking in public?" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. What is the definition of "policy" ? A) A course of action adopted and pursued by an organization, government, ruler, political party, etc. B) A written agreement between two parties. C) A set of rules for personal behavior. D) A scientific theory about society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A course of action adopted and pursued by an organization, government, ruler, political party, etc. 21. Which statement appeals to Ethos? A) "I've practiced art for five years and won two competitions.". B) "Art makes people happy and calm.". C) "Research says drawing improves concentration.". D) "Art is so much fun!". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I've practiced art for five years and won two competitions.". 22. There are three general goals for persuasive speeches. Which of the following is NOT one of those three general goals? A) To strengthen or weaken attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. B) To change attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. C) Call someone to action (influence behavior). D) To value everyone's attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To value everyone's attitudes, beliefs, and/or values. 23. Appeals to emotion ..... A) Bribery. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Patriotism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 24. What is the purpose of pathos in persuasive speech? A) To appeal to emotions. B) To focus on logical reasoning. C) To demonstrate trustworthiness. D) To make the audience think deeply. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To appeal to emotions. 25. Explain the importance of organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition. A) Organizing ideas logically is not important in persuasive writing. B) Organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition is important for clarity, coherence, and impact. C) Randomly arranging ideas can enhance the persuasiveness of a composition. D) Disorganized thoughts can lead to a more impactful persuasive piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organizing ideas logically in a persuasive composition is important for clarity, coherence, and impact. 26. How can body language and vocal delivery impact the effectiveness of a persuasive speech? A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By avoiding eye contact with the audience. C) By conveying confidence, sincerity, and passion. D) By using complex vocabulary and jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By conveying confidence, sincerity, and passion. 27. Works Cited pages list sources alphabetically A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. How can you effectively use statistics and data in a persuasive argument? A) Gather relevant data, present it clearly, use statistics to support arguments, explain data significance, tailor presentation to audience. B) Use outdated data to support arguments. C) Ignore data significance when presenting. D) Present data in a confusing manner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gather relevant data, present it clearly, use statistics to support arguments, explain data significance, tailor presentation to audience. 29. Often, visualization includes ..... that describes how a given solution has worked in similar instances thereby showing the audience members that the solution can work for them. A) A metaphor. B) An analogy. C) An example. D) A visual aid. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An analogy. 30. "We can make a difference" is what kind of persuasive tactic? A) Rule of 3. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical language. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive Language. ← 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