This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the purpose of a persuasive speech? A) To persuade the audience. B) To inform the audience. C) To confuse the audience. D) To entertain the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To persuade the audience. 2. To demonstrate a positive outlook and show "charisma, " you should do which of the following? A) Maintain an enthusiastic smile. B) Allow negative thoughts to dominate. C) Avoid social interaction. D) Exhibit a pessimistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maintain an enthusiastic smile. 3. All university students should wear uniforms to class. A) FACT. B) VALUE. C) POLICY. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) POLICY. 4. A general known fact is that bus service in Uniten starts at 7am and their service is every one hour. You need to attend class at 8am so logically you need to wait for the bus at 7am to attend class at 8am. Which type of logical reasoning that you used A) Cognitive. B) Deductive. C) Metacognitive. D) Inductive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deductive. 5. This speech aims to cause the audience to do something as a result or reaction to the message. It is also known as Actuation Speech. A) Convincing. B) Causing Action. C) Enhancing Belief. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Causing Action. 6. A generalisation is when we ..... A) Give an example. B) Make a statement extend to a large group. C) Make people feel uncomfortable. D) Make a statement that is true for a large group. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make a statement extend to a large group. 7. The ability to use language effectively. A) Persuasive. B) Rhetoric. C) Communicative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetoric. 8. True or false:I do not have to cite my sources at the end of my paper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Who invented Rhetoric? A) The Romans. B) Leonardo De Vinci. C) Sophocles. D) Aristotle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aristotle. 10. An introduction of a persuasive text should include the following EXCEPT: A) Strong statement. B) Secretion. C) Funny story. D) Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Secretion. 11. Which structure is commonly used in persuasive speeches? A) The Informative Speech Structure. B) The Five-Paragraph Essay. C) The Problem-Solution Format. D) Monroe's Motivated Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monroe's Motivated Sequence. 12. Which persuasive technique involves attacking an opponent's character rather than their argument? A) Slippery slope. B) Ad hominem. C) Straw man. D) Red herring. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ad hominem. 13. Which of the following strategies can help a speaker connect with their audience during a persuasive speech? A) Avoiding eye contactTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. B) Sharing personal anecdotes. C) Speaking in a monotone voice. D) Using complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sharing personal anecdotes. 14. "We need to take charge" is an example of A) Rule of 3. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive Language. 15. A policy is most likely created by which of the following? A) An organization or government. B) A single individual with no authority. C) A natural phenomenon. D) A random event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An organization or government. 16. Which device is being used in the following?-Aren't you tired of going to the same supermarket everyday? A) Exaggeration. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Sarcasm. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 17. Issues that are uniquely local and impact directly on the community are known as A) Local/Community Issues. B) World Wide issues. C) Statewide Issues. D) National Issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Local/Community Issues. 18. What is the most tried and tested method for structuring a persuasive speech topic? A) The problem, the solution, and the benefits. B) The question, the answer, and the action. C) The description, the analysis, and the conclusion. D) The story, the moral, and the lesson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The problem, the solution, and the benefits. 19. Reflect back on our study of Patrick Henry's Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, aka the "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.Identify the call to action. A) Patrick Henry. B) To fight the British for freedom. C) The assembled members of Congress in the Virginia House of Burgesses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To fight the British for freedom. 20. What is the most important element for a successful literary speech? A) A live demonstration of a new machine. B) Strong emotional connection and high-quality storytelling. C) A list of facts and figures to convince a debate opponent. D) A complicated instruction manual that the audience must read. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strong emotional connection and high-quality storytelling. 21. Credibility is affected by: A) Competence only. B) Competence and character. C) Looks and appearance. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Competence and character. 22. Listeners sit and soak everything in when the speaker is talking. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. In the context of persuasive speech, what does the term 'logos' refer to? A) Ethical appeal. B) Emotional appeal. C) Personal appeal. D) Logical appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logical appeal. 24. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following statement: "As a doctor, I can assure you that this treatment is safe and effective." A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) KairosTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 25. An 'appeal' is when we ..... A) Use evidence to support our ideas. B) Use language devices that persaude. C) Attempt to draw out a particular emotion in our audience. D) Beg our audience to agree. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attempt to draw out a particular emotion in our audience. 26. What is the purpose of a call to action in a persuasive speech? A) To entertain the audience. B) To provide background information. C) To tell a personal story. D) To encourage the audience to take action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To encourage the audience to take action. 27. In Du Bois's view, if black people do not have political power, civil rights and educational opportunities, economic progress is A) Dependent on location. B) Important. C) Meaningless. D) Still possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meaningless. 28. Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence:'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.' A) Metaphor. B) Simile. C) Antithesis. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Antithesis. 29. What component refers to the claim of the speaker? A) Message. B) Audience. C) Venue. D) Speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Message. 30. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:justice. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fairness. 31. What role does enthusiasm play in a speech? A) It makes the performance less engaging. B) It thoroughly bores the audience. C) It engages and excites the audience. D) It visualizes the script. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It engages and excites the audience. 32. What technique involves appealing to the audience's emotions? A) Ethos. B) Rhetoric. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 33. What is the main purpose of presenting your persuasive speech draft? A) To practise and receive feedback. B) To make your classmates laugh. C) To finish your final copy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To practise and receive feedback. 34. If you make the audience feel a need for change; this is known as which one of Monroe's motivated sequence. A) Action. B) Need. C) Attention. D) Satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Need. 35. What are the two methods for organizing persuasive speeches in this class? A) Narrative and Descriptive. B) Expository and Argumentative. C) Cause-Effect and Comparison-Contrast. D) Problem-Solution and Monroe's Motivated Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Problem-Solution and Monroe's Motivated Sequence. 36. If you were including a scientific/factual section in your speech, which device would be the most appropriate? A) Rhetorical question. B) Direct address. C) Anecdote. D) Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statistic. 37. W.E.B. DuBois was born a slave. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. What is ethos in persuasive writing? A) An appeal to logic and reasoning. B) An appeal to credibility and trust. C) An appeal to emotions. D) An appeal to humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An appeal to credibility and trust. 39. What is the importance of a strong conclusion in a persuasive speech? A) A strong conclusion should only summarize the main points without any call to action. B) A strong conclusion is unnecessary as the introduction is more important. C) A strong conclusion is only relevant for informative speeches, not persuasive ones. D) A strong conclusion is crucial as it reinforces the message, leaves a lasting impression, and motivates the audience to act. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A strong conclusion is crucial as it reinforces the message, leaves a lasting impression, and motivates the audience to act. 40. What are the three elements one must consider when analyzing rhetoric? A) Bias, evidence, emotion. B) Audience, time, bias. C) Subject/evidence, audience, character of speaker. D) Character of speaker, time, evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subject/evidence, audience, character of speaker. 41. What should the introduction of a persuasive speech include? A) A hook, background information, and thesis statement. B) A summary of the entire speech. C) A list of all your supporting arguments. D) A conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A hook, background information, and thesis statement. 42. What is the importance of engaging the audience in a presentation? A) It tailors the script. B) It makes the presentation more memorable. C) It visualizes the content. D) It thoroughly bores them. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It makes the presentation more memorable. 43. How should persuasion be used according to ethical considerations? A) To deceive others. B) To ignore cultural differences. C) For personal gain. D) For positive purposes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For positive purposes. 44. What are logical appeals (logos) in the context of persuasive speeches? A) Appealing to the audience's ability to reason and draw conclusions by presenting facts and evidence. B) Appealing to emotions and desires. C) Using real-life examples. D) Encouraging self-actualization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appealing to the audience's ability to reason and draw conclusions by presenting facts and evidence. 45. Why do writers use repetition in oration and spoken word? A) To emphasize ideas. B) To confuse the audience. C) To decrease memorability. D) To distract from the main point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To emphasize ideas. 46. What effect do strong modality words have on the audience in persuasive writing? A) To avoid emotional connection. B) To convince the audience of your opinion. C) To confuse the audience. D) To provide multiple perspectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To convince the audience of your opinion. 47. What appeal shows you're a credible speaker? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Satire. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 48. What should you avoid in your speech? A) Filler words like "um". B) Clear language. C) Eye contact. D) Pauses for effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Filler words like "um". 49. Which persuasive technique involves using words that cause strong feelings? A) Repetition. B) Exaggeration. C) Rhetorical questions. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotive language. 50. Only tragedy and misery will come from doing nothing to save out planet. A) Expert Opinion. B) Simile. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotive Language. 51. What is the role of tone in persuasive communication? A) To convey the speaker's attitude towards the subject. B) To confuse the audience. C) To create a sense of urgency. D) To entertain the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To convey the speaker's attitude towards the subject. 52. Which of the following best describes a confident and assertive tone in a speech? A) The speaker uses uncertain language and hesitates often. B) The speaker uses strong, clear statements and speaks with conviction. C) The speaker jokes frequently and uses informal language. D) The speaker reads in a monotone voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker uses strong, clear statements and speaks with conviction. 53. Which of the following is not a goal of persuasive speaking A) Disprove an opposing opinion. B) Defend an idea. C) Inspire people to action. D) Teach the audience a concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Teach the audience a concept. 54. Which statement best explains the difference between speech to convince and speech to actuate? A) Convince changes beliefs; actuate changes actions. B) Convince changes actions; actuate changes beliefs. C) Both only inform. D) Both aim to entertain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convince changes beliefs; actuate changes actions. 55. The amount of ..... often determines the level of trust and trustworthiness A) Healthy hugs. B) Eye contact. C) Text messages. D) Instagram posts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eye contact. 56. "It feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders." Which technique is being used? A) Anaphora. B) Emotive language. C) Figurative language. D) Opinion stated as fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Figurative language. 57. Which phrase is most likely to be used in a persuasive argument? A) "It is proven that". B) "Perhaps". C) "Sometimes". D) "I think". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "It is proven that". 58. How does the speaker organize the speech? A) Talks about random ideas and do some physical activity to keep the audience interested. B) Speaks without any plan because he is retelling stories from personal experiences and personal opinions. C) Starts with the conclusion so the speech can be short. D) Introduces the topic, explains with strong arguments, examples, facts from researches and interesting personal stories, then concludes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduces the topic, explains with strong arguments, examples, facts from researches and interesting personal stories, then concludes. 59. Create a persuasive sentence to encourage reading. A) Dive into a book today and unlock the adventures waiting for you!. B) You can learn everything online without reading. C) Reading is a waste of time. D) Books are boring and outdated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dive into a book today and unlock the adventures waiting for you!. 60. When the audience believes that the author is knowledgeable and genuine, the audience is more willing to listen and be persuaded. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ETHOS. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Speech Quiz 1Persuasive Speech Quiz 2Persuasive Speech Quiz 4Persuasive Speech Quiz 5Persuasive Speech Quiz 6Persuasive Speech Quiz 7Persuasive Speech Quiz 8Persuasive Speech Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books