This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a good persuasive speech? A) Logical reasoning. B) Examples and stories. C) Personal opinions only. D) Backed up by research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal opinions only. 2. Which persuasive feature is defined as "three parallel phrases or clauses for rhythm" ? A) Inclusive language. B) Rhetorical question. C) Tricolon. D) Personal anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tricolon. 3. Which of the following is the primary focus of logical appeals (logos)? A) Reasoning and evidence. B) Emotional connection. C) Speaker's credibility. D) Personal growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasoning and evidence. 4. The best part of a story when gaining and keeping your audience's attention is A) The beginning. B) The end. C) The zig zag tension. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The zig zag tension. 5. To deliver a successful persuasive speech, you must anticipate objections and A) Try your best to avoid them. B) Be ready with their answers. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be ready with their answers. 6. What are the three persuasive appeals in a persuasive speech? A) ETHOS, MYTHOS, LOGOS. B) PATHOS, LOGOS, CHRONOS. C) LOGOS, PATHOS, PHOBOS. D) ETHOS (ethical reasoning), LOGOS (logical reasoning/math), PATHOS (emotional reasoning). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ETHOS (ethical reasoning), LOGOS (logical reasoning/math), PATHOS (emotional reasoning). 7. Which of the following is NOT the nature of persuasive speech A) Ethos. B) Thanos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thanos. 8. When Churchill said, "we shall fight in France, we shall fight them on the beaches, ..... " This is an example of ..... A) Repetition. B) Alliteration. C) Intimidating Talk. D) Using Volume to persuade. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 9. Evaluate the effectiveness of the emotional appeal in "The Power of Hello." What makes it persuasive? A) The relatability of the stories shared. B) The use of complex vocabulary. C) The logical sequence of arguments. D) The inclusion of historical facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The relatability of the stories shared. 10. "Dentists all over the world are telling their patients the same things. You must floss regularly." A) Appeal to authority. B) Appeal to the emotions. C) Appeal to logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to authority. 11. Speech to actuate A) Your mom. B) Persuasive speech which seeks to change or motivate particular behaviors. C) Your dad. D) A trite or obvious remark. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive speech which seeks to change or motivate particular behaviors. 12. Which literary device involves the use of transitions to smoothly move between points in writing or speech? A) Emotive language. B) Alliteration. C) Transition words/phrases. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transition words/phrases. 13. Which persuasive appeal is described as 'Appeal to the audience's emotions'? A) ETHOS. B) LOGOS. C) PATHOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PATHOS. 14. Choose which classical element comes first in a speech. A) Exordium. B) Confirmatio. C) Narratio. D) Partitio. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exordium. 15. Any extra information that relates to the topic at hand is a detail. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. The following quote is an example of what type of appeal? "They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 17. When beginning a speech you should ..... A) Listen to the needs of the audience. B) Ask people what they want you to talk about. C) Grab the attention of the audience. D) Always start with a joke. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grab the attention of the audience. 18. What claim is the author/speaker arguing?Is the author/speaker's evidence relevant?Does the author/speaker include logical fallacies in his/her argument?What evidence does the author/speaker use to support his/her claim? A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LOGOS. 19. Why is it important to use evidence in a persuasive speech? A) To make the speech longer. B) To support claims and make the argument more convincing. C) To confuse the audience with lots of facts. D) To avoid having to use opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support claims and make the argument more convincing. 20. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). The main idea or opinion of a persuasive speech is called the- A) Hook. B) Conclusion. C) Claim / Thesis. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim / Thesis. 21. The word persuade comes from the latin word " ..... " A) PERSUDERE. B) PERSUADERE. C) PERSUADRE. D) NONE OF THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PERSUADERE. 22. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid A) Logic. B) Evidence. C) Inductive. D) Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 23. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:dedicate. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Commit (to a goal). 24. Earth formed around 4.54 billion years ago, approximately one-third the age of the universe, by accretion from the solar nebula.This is an example of? A) Values Persuasion Speech. B) Factual Persuasive Speech. C) Value Persuasive Speech. D) Policy Persuasive Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Factual Persuasive Speech. 25. What is the significance of a call to action in a persuasive speech? A) It provides background information on the topic. B) It serves to summarize the main points of the speech. C) It is used to entertain the audience during the speech. D) The significance of a call to action is to motivate the audience to take specific actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The significance of a call to action is to motivate the audience to take specific actions. 26. Why is audience analysis important in persuasion? A) Audience analysis is irrelevant to the success of a persuasive message. B) Audience analysis is only necessary for large groups. C) It helps in making the speaker more persuasive regardless of the audience. D) Audience analysis is important in persuasion because it allows the speaker to tailor their message to the audience's values and needs, increasing the chances of acceptance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Audience analysis is important in persuasion because it allows the speaker to tailor their message to the audience's values and needs, increasing the chances of acceptance. 27. Why were delegates at the Republican convention in Cleveland disappointed by Ted Cruz's speech? A) He didn't endorse Trump, which the voters were expecting. B) His speech lacked an appeal to pathos. C) He seemed bored. D) He lingered too much on the history of the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He didn't endorse Trump, which the voters were expecting. 28. Which of the following is NOT a good tip for using emotional appeal. A) Use emotional language. B) Speak with sincerity and conviction. C) Develop vivid examples. D) Speak with a clear voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Speak with a clear voice. 29. Which of these phrases would you most likely hear in a demonstrative speech? A) 'You must agree with me because the data proves it.'. B) 'Our next step is to slowly mix the two ingredients.'. C) 'In the words of the great poet, we celebrate '. D) 'I have only a moment to speak, so let's begin.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'Our next step is to slowly mix the two ingredients.'. 30. Which of the following best defines a "fact" in persuasive speeches? A) Something that actually exists. B) An opinion. C) A belief. D) A hypothesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Something that actually exists. 31. To paraphrase properly, you need to: A) Change a few words in the text and cite it to make it your own. B) Put quotation marks around the text and cite it. C) Use only the idea from the text without citing it. D) Summarize the text in your own words and cite it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Summarize the text in your own words and cite it. 32. This is where the speaker lays out the facts and background of the issue. It includes the "story." A) Exordium. B) Narratio. C) Partito. D) Refutatio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narratio. 33. "Barbie (2023) redefined gender expectations in mainstream cinema." Identify the proposition type. A) Fact. B) Value. C) Policy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Value. 34. A question about the truth or falsity of an assertion A) Question of intolerance. B) Question of value. C) Question of fact. D) Question of policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Question of fact. 35. How do transition words/phrases contribute to the coherence of a persuasive essay? A) To create confusion. B) To add unnecessary details. C) To disrupt the flow. D) To smoothly connect ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To smoothly connect ideas. 36. Why is it important to address the opposing viewpoint in a persuasive argument? A) Ignoring the opposing viewpoint makes the argument more convincing. B) It is unnecessary to acknowledge differing opinions in a persuasive argument. C) It is important to address the opposing viewpoint in a persuasive argument to show respect for differing opinions, strengthen the argument, and increase credibility. D) Addressing the opposing viewpoint can confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is important to address the opposing viewpoint in a persuasive argument to show respect for differing opinions, strengthen the argument, and increase credibility. 37. "Filipinos are always late." A) Hasty Generalization. B) False Authority. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hasty Generalization. 38. Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech topic? A) Describing the history of public speaking. B) Listing the benefits of a healthy diet. C) Advocating for renewable energy sources to combat climate change. D) Explaining the process of photosynthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Advocating for renewable energy sources to combat climate change. 39. Which of the following is the best example of pathos? A) "Every day, thousands of innocent animals suffer in cruel factory farms. We must put an end to this needless pain.". B) "According to the UN, factory farms contribute to 18% of greenhouse gas emissions.". C) "Many scientists agree that factory farms have negative effects on the environment.". D) "Factory farms are known to cause problems in food production.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Every day, thousands of innocent animals suffer in cruel factory farms. We must put an end to this needless pain.". 40. Which of the following are actions that can be observed by another person? A) Values. B) Attitudes. C) Behaviors. D) Beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behaviors. 41. The speaker may persuade the audience to adopt a new behaviour or to discontinue current ones in a persuasive presentation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. What role does voice modulation play in delivering a persuasive speech? A) To maintain a monotone voice throughout the speech. B) To engage the audience and emphasize key points. C) To confuse the audience with varying tones. D) To bore the audience with inconsistent volume. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To engage the audience and emphasize key points. 43. Which of the following is NOT included in the process of persuasion? "Persuasion is the process of influencing another person's ..... , ..... , ..... , and/or ..... " A) Attitudes. B) Religion. C) Values. D) Beliefs. E) Behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Religion. 44. What is the purpose of logos in persuasive speech? A) To demonstrate trustworthiness. B) To appeal to emotions. C) To focus on logical reasoning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To focus on logical reasoning. 45. Why is this appeal to ethos weak?"I'm just a student, but I feel like we should ban plastic bags." A) It lacks a call to action. B) It undermines the speaker's credibility. C) It uses informal language. D) It's too emotional. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It undermines the speaker's credibility. 46. Which of the following phrases is NOT a metaphor or simile? A) The bow of God's wrath. B) The floods of God's vengeance. C) Burns you like fire. D) That world of misery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That world of misery. 47. These are words that have the primary stress on any of its four syllables. A) Disyllabic. B) Trisyllabic. C) Tetrasyllabic. D) Pentasyllabic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tetrasyllabic. 48. Your persuasive speech should appeal to A) Other Year 10 students. B) Australians. C) The St. Michael's community. D) The teacher marking your work. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Other Year 10 students. 49. This technique is a direct appeal to the reader and makes them think. A) Rhetorical quesion. B) Opinion. C) Fact. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical quesion. 50. What is the purpose of a motivational persuasive speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To make the speech more boring. C) To motivate the audience. D) To make the audience fall asleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To motivate the audience. 51. When Oprah uses the phrase "bone tired" to describe her mother coming in from work, what type of literary device is this? A) Metaphor. B) Allusion. C) Idiom. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Idiom. 52. Which technique involves using expert opinions to persuade? A) Emotional appeal. B) Logical fallacy. C) Statistical evidence. D) Appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to authority. 53. Companies use persuasive speech to ..... A) Design products. B) Sell products. C) Invent products. D) Buy products. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sell products. 54. What does a persuasive speech usually conclude with? A) A story from the speaker's childhood. B) A call to action or thought-provoking statement. C) A list of unrelated facts. D) A rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A call to action or thought-provoking statement. 55. A speaker is considered competent when s/he is seen as intelligent and knowledgeable about the subject A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. If it fits, you should write your entire speech on your notecards. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. References some famous concept or event by merely addressing certain components without coming out and saying the item of reference. A) Anecdote. B) Aphorism. C) Parallelism. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Allusion. 58. What is emotional appeal in a persuasive speech? A) Presenting logical arguments. B) Tapping into the audience's emotions to connect with them. C) Appealing to the audience's intellect. D) Using humor to lighten the mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tapping into the audience's emotions to connect with them. 59. Varying the volume and avoiding a monotonous tone is an example of controlling your: A) Eye contact. B) Body language. C) Facial expressions. D) Voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voice. 60. Why is passion important for Maya when choosing a topic for her persuasive speech? A) It makes the speech longer. B) It helps in defining the stance. C) It makes the audience more engaged. D) It allows for more research. 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