This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Gilary and Gileyn loves solving math problems. Since Gilary is an accountant, Gileyn must also be an accountant. A) False Cause and Effect. B) False Analogy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False Analogy. 2. Amy excels at writing down and memorizing speeches. But she gets very self-conscious when she's onstage delivering a speech. Which type of fears does Amy most likely suffer from? A) A fear being stared at or appearing foolish. B) A fear of falling. C) A fear of losing her voice. D) A fear of having technical issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A fear being stared at or appearing foolish. 3. How does the speaker in "Always go to the funeral" use emotional appeal to persuade the audience? A) By presenting logical arguments. B) By sharing personal experiences. C) By using statistical data. D) By quoting famous people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By sharing personal experiences. 4. What's is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing peoples' beliefs or actions called? A) Argumentation. B) Persuasion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasion. 5. The mental give-and-take between the speaker and listener during a persuasive speech is called: A) Creating Common Ground. B) Mental Dialogue with the Audience. C) Competence. D) Persuasion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mental Dialogue with the Audience. 6. This type of speech's goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that stimulates interest, facilitates understanding, and increases the likelihood of remembering. A) Informative Speech. B) Persuasive Speech. C) Special Occasion Speech. D) Impromptu Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informative Speech. 7. In a debate, what is a speaker's responsibility when countering an opposing argument? A) Present evidence and logical reasoning. B) Ignore the opposing argument. C) Repeat the main points. D) Use personal attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Present evidence and logical reasoning. 8. Persuasive A) Using information to Inform the audience. B) Using information to convince the audience to think or feel a certain way. C) Appeal to logic. D) Appeal to emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using information to convince the audience to think or feel a certain way. 9. In which version of Monroe's Motivated Sequence would you offer solutions in the conclusion? A) Version 1. B) Version 3. C) Version 4. D) Version 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Version 3. 10. What must be avoided in public speaking? A) Use of polite language. B) Juggling of statistics. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Juggling of statistics. 11. What is pathos 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 expert opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An appeal to emotions. 12. Policy persuasive speech is a speech given to ..... an audience to either ..... or ..... a policy, rule, or candidate. A) Convince, support, oppose. B) Inform, accept, reject. C) Entertain, follow, ignore. D) Educate, agree, disagree. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convince, support, oppose. 13. The speaker repeats words/phrases to emphasize what follows. A) Repetition. B) Restatement. C) Parallelism. D) Rhetoric. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallelism. 14. In the line "I always finish my homework on time and take my studies seriously, " the speaker uses: A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 15. A persuasive speech is designed to induce change in an audience. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an opinion conjunction? A) The problem is growing worse every day. B) We must take action to solve this urgent issue. C) Fortunately, there are solutions available to us. D) The consequences of inaction will be severe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fortunately, there are solutions available to us. 17. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided and that is the lamp of experience" serves as Henry's A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Counter argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 18. Speaker raises counterarguments against the issue A) Exordium. B) Confirmatio. C) Refutatio. D) Peroratio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Refutatio. 19. Factual speeches often use statistics and evidence. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 20. What type of persuasive speech aims to affect the audience's beliefs or attitudes? A) Speech to inspire. B) Speech to convince. C) Speech to actuate. D) Speech to entertain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speech to convince. 21. What is the difference between each pair or words?Logical vs Illogical A) Logical is the state of not having good judgement while illogical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable. B) Logical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable while illogical is the state of not having good judgement. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical is agreeing with rules or being reasonable while illogical is the state of not having good judgement. 22. TCAT:Martin L. King Jr believes that America will achieve equality since they have a ..... government. A) Theocratical. B) Autocratic. C) Democratic. D) Communistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic. 23. Analyze the following speech excerpt: "By using public transport, you help reduce pollution and save money." What makes this argument effective? A) It is short. B) It uses both logical and practical benefits. C) It is funny. D) It uses repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It uses both logical and practical benefits. 24. This speech aims to change the minds of your audience. A) Convincing. B) Causing Action. C) Enhancing belief. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convincing. 25. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "To fix this problem, students should sleep early and avoid phones at night." This sentence is the- A) Conclusion. B) Evidence. C) Solution. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solution. 26. How loud or soft your voice is during delivery A) Volume. B) Tone. C) Rate of Delivery. D) Projection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Volume. 27. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker argues his/her point-of-view based on logic supported by evidence, facts, and examples." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 28. To show that you have researched a topic, how should you cite appropriate sources using a consistent citation style? A) Cite all relevant sources using a standardized citation format. B) Avoid citing sources to keep the research concise. C) Only cite sources if required by the assignment. D) Cite sources randomly without a consistent style. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cite all relevant sources using a standardized citation format. 29. Which option is NOT a part of questions of policy? A) Must prove new policy is needed and practical. B) Show how it benefits your audience. C) Seek easily performed behavior rather than massive change. D) Ignore audience feedback. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ignore audience feedback. 30. How should you structure a persuasive argument? A) A persuasive argument should be structured like a narrative story. B) A persuasive argument must avoid any evidence or data. C) A persuasive argument should only include personal opinions. D) A persuasive argument should include a clear thesis, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a strong conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A persuasive argument should include a clear thesis, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a strong conclusion. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesPersuasive Speech Quiz 1Persuasive Speech Quiz 2Persuasive Speech Quiz 3Persuasive 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