This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 32 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 32 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The person speaking the speech A) Speaker. B) Call to action. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Speaker. 2. Which of the following is a strong conclusion? A) "Pollution is bad. Thank you for listening.". B) "Today, I have shown how plastic pollution harms our planet. If we don't take action now, the problem will only get worse. I challenge you to reduce your plastic use for one week-small changes can make a big impact!". C) "That's all I have to say. Goodbye.". D) "I hope you liked my speech.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Today, I have shown how plastic pollution harms our planet. If we don't take action now, the problem will only get worse. I challenge you to reduce your plastic use for one week-small changes can make a big impact!". 3. BEST Vocabulary Word:His voice was barely ..... over the noise in the room. A) Audible. B) Articulate. C) Pace. D) Enunciate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Audible. 4. When planning a persuasive speech, you should consider ..... A) Your topic. B) Your purpose. C) Your audience. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 5. How can you effectively use anecdotes in your speech as evidence? A) By providing too many personal stories to make the speech more engaging. B) By ensuring that every anecdote directly relates to the main argument. C) By making up stories to entertain the audience. D) By only using anecdotes from your own experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By ensuring that every anecdote directly relates to the main argument. 6. During a class presentation, Mia realized that an important aspect of delivering a speech is to engage with her classmates. A) Speaking in a monotone voice. B) Making eye contact with the audience. C) Avoiding body language. D) Reading from notes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Making eye contact with the audience. 7. PART B:Arrange the parts (order of a persuasive speech) (11-18). Which part of a persuasive speech comes FIRST? A) Claim. B) Hook. C) Evidence. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 8. "All people are created equal." "Everyone should have the same opportunities available to them." '' All people should be able to get along and look at people for who they are, not the color of their skin." All are example of ..... A) Context. B) Message. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Message. 9. New evidence is usually more persuasive to audience. A) True. B) False. C) Not sure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Which persuasive technique appeals to the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker? A) Ethos. B) Kairos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 11. "Ryan should be invited to this vacation trip because it would not be nice to not invite him" A) Circular Argument. B) False Authority. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Circular Argument. 12. A persuasive speech offers audience new information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. In the line "Studies show that students who play sports perform better in school, " the speaker uses: A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 14. What does ethos refer to in persuasive speech? A) Motivational appeals. B) Trustworthiness and credibility. C) Emotional response. D) Logical reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Trustworthiness and credibility. 15. Which of the following statements is an example of a logical argument? A) "You should vote for me because I am the best candidate.". B) "If we reduce waste, we can save money and protect the environment.". C) "Everyone is doing it, so you should too.". D) "I feel that this is the right decision."TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "If we reduce waste, we can save money and protect the environment.". 16. JFK Inaugural #12 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 17. What are some effective techniques for delivering a persuasive speech? A) Using emotional appeal, providing strong evidence and examples, using rhetorical devices, and engaging with the audience. B) Speaking in a monotone voice. C) Reading directly from a script. D) Ignoring the audience's reactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using emotional appeal, providing strong evidence and examples, using rhetorical devices, and engaging with the audience. 18. Why is it important to provide evidence and examples in a persuasive speech? A) To support the speaker's claims and make the argument more convincing. B) To confuse the audience and make the speech less convincing. C) To hide the lack of knowledge and preparation of the speaker. D) To make the speech longer and more boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To support the speaker's claims and make the argument more convincing. 19. What is the primary purpose of using statistics in a persuasive speech? A) To confuse the audience with numbers. B) To provide logical evidence to support an argument. C) To entertain the audience. D) To fill time in the speechTagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide logical evidence to support an argument. 20. What should you do before delivering your speech? A) Memorize every word. B) Practice and revise as needed. C) Wing it. D) Skip rehearsal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Practice and revise as needed. 21. PART B:Arrange the parts (order of a persuasive speech) (11-18). Evidence is placed- A) Before the hook. B) After the reasons. C) Before the claim. D) After the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the reasons. 22. Which part of a persuasive speech introduces the main argument? A) Call to action. B) Body of the speech. C) Introduction or thesis statement. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction or thesis statement. 23. What is a key characteristic of persuasive speaking? A) It provides detailed statistics. B) It seeks to change minds or behaviors. C) It aims to inform the audience. D) It focuses solely on historical facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It seeks to change minds or behaviors. 24. What is the speaker's intent if they use strong, emotive language about a social issue? A) To inform only. B) To persuade the audience to care and take action. C) To entertain. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade the audience to care and take action. 25. Your ..... are what you believe to be good or bad, moral or immoral. These guide our behavior or decision making. A) Religion. B) Beliefs. C) Values. D) Behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Values. 26. How do you handle objections (the opposing side of the argument) while making persuasive speeches? A) By exaggerating your statements. B) By using words like I, we and u. C) By considering what your opposition might say and dealing with it before they do. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By considering what your opposition might say and dealing with it before they do. 27. How does Simon support his argument about the benefits of breaks? A) A) By talking about his own school. B) B) By mentioning his friends. C) C) By giving research examples and statistics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) By giving research examples and statistics. 28. The use of words, descriptions, or images that call for strong feelings A) Bandwagon appeal. B) Logical appeal. C) Appeal to fear. D) Emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotional appeal. 29. Which persuasive technique uses logic and reason to convince the audience? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 30. What is the main point of the thesis in a persuasive presentation? A) To emphasize the benefits. B) To imply the solution. C) To clarify the problem. D) To provide a straightforward argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To clarify the problem. ← 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