This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > 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. Appeal to pathos is can also be referred to as an appeal to ..... A) Emotion. B) Logic. C) Ethics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotion. 2. Which of the following topics best fits a policy persuasive speech? A) Whether climate change is real. B) Whether honesty is important. C) Whether to allow women in the military. D) Whether friendship is valuable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whether to allow women in the military. 3. Why are transition words/phrases important in persuasive writing? A) To decrease memorability. B) To improve clarity and coherence. C) To confuse the audience. D) To distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To improve clarity and coherence. 4. How can you effectively counter opposing viewpoints in a speech? A) Use emotional appeals without evidence. B) Ignore the opposing viewpoint entirely. C) Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint. D) Attack the character of the opposing speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint. 5. 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. 6. What is a good antonym for fact? A) Truth. B) Certainty. C) Fiction. D) Reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fiction. 7. BEST Vocabulary Word:When giving a speech, it is important to ..... your words. A) Monotonous. B) Audible. C) Enunciate. D) Articulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enunciate. 8. "I've Been to the Mountain top" #7 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. What is a call to action in persuasive writing? A) A summary of the main points. B) A statement of the problem. C) A request for the audience to take a specific action. D) A conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A request for the audience to take a specific action. 13. How can a speaker most effectively persuade the audience in favor of a certain viewpoint? A) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. B) By proclaiming that the viewpoints are superior. C) By stating the viewpoints repeatedly for clarity. D) By introducing other viewpoints related to the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By explaining the benefits of following the viewpoints. 14. 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.". 15. What does the term "fallacy" mean in the context of persuasive language? A) A strong argument. B) A weakness in reasoning. C) A conclusion. D) A statement of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A weakness in reasoning. 16. How can emotional appeal be used in a persuasive speech? A) By presenting statistical data. B) By avoiding any emotional content. C) By using technical jargon. D) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By using vivid language, anecdotes, or imagery. 17. Which of the following best describes the speaker's intent if they use statistics and expert opinions in their speech? A) To appeal to logic. B) To create suspense. C) To entertain. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To appeal to logic. 18. The use of figurative language can help to engage the audience and make an argument all of the following EXCEPT A) More emotive. B) More vivid. C) More academic. D) More convincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More academic. 19. Which statement is the most effective persuasive argument? A) "I like this idea.". B) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". C) "Some people agree with me.". D) "It might be a good idea.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Research shows that this method works better than others.". 20. Which one of these is not a physical symptom of speech anxiety? A) Sweating. B) Increased heartbeat. C) Smiling as you approach. D) Dry mouth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smiling as you approach. 21. Which of the following would NOT be considered a specific instance? A) A general statement without evidence. B) A real-life example. C) A concrete illustration. D) An actual event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A general statement without evidence. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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.". 26. 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. 27. 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) Reason. B) Opinion. C) Evidence. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 28. 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. 29. Topic: "How do hurricane is form?" Is example of which type of topic speech order? A) Chronological. B) Spatial. C) Topic. D) Cause-Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spatial. 30. "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. ← 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