This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 39 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 39 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of speech would argue about whether a law should be passed? A) Factual. B) Value. C) Policy. D) Informative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Policy. 2. "The government is failing us. The system is broken. Change is inevitable." Which technique is this? A) Emotive language. B) Opinion stated as fact. C) Rhetorical question. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parallelism. 3. In Bill Clinton's speech, he wove the story of how he fell in love Hilary with examples of her commitment to service. What sort of evidence was he employing to convince his audience that Hilary is a good candidate? A) Anecdote. B) Personal experience. C) Facts. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 4. Which persuasive technique is used in the following argument? (only pick one answer)Textbooks are outdated and ought to be replaced by tablet computers. Tablets have multiple uses, are interactive and students find them more engaging. Also, tablets are much lighter than a stack of textbooks. A) Ethos (appeals to authority). B) Pathos (appeals to emotion). C) Logos (appeals to reason). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos (appeals to reason). 5. What component refers to the receiver of the message? A) Audience. B) Message. C) Venue. D) Speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Audience. 6. This occurs when one wrongly claims that one event causes another. A) Ad hominem. B) Circular reasoning. C) Mistaken causality. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mistaken causality. 7. Match the following definition, as it applies to persuasive speaking, with the correct term. "The speaker establishes his/her credibility so the audience sees him/her as a believable person to speak on the topic. The audience believes the speaker is ethical." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 8. What is the effect of using emotive language in a speech? A) To confuse the audience. B) To evoke an emotional response. C) To provide statistical information. D) To describe a setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To evoke an emotional response. 9. What is influence in the context of persuasion? A) The speaker's ability to control the audience. B) The audience's rejection of the speaker's message. C) The speaker's ability to change the audience's mindset. D) The audience's authority over the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The speaker's ability to change the audience's mindset. 10. A person has given a strong speech when ..... A) They have remained on topic and explained each reason. B) Included a song and/or dance in the performance. C) They dressed up. D) They explained little about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They have remained on topic and explained each reason. 11. Identify the persuasive technique in this statement: "Our product is the best choice for anyone who wants to live a healthier life." A) Emotive language. B) Personal pronouns. C) Rhetorical question. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive language. 12. Apa langkah pertama dalam menyiapkan pidato persuasif? A) Memilih topik. B) Membuat alat bantu visual. C) Mengumpulkan bukti. D) Berlatih pidato. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik. 13. Which word best describes a presentation that captures and holds the audience's attention? A) Thoroughly. B) Engaging. C) Visualize. D) Tailor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Engaging. 14. Which persuasive technique does this sentence from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly illustrate? "Good words will not give me back my children." A) Repetition. B) Logosappeal to reason. C) Pathosappeal to emotion. D) Ethosappeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathosappeal to emotion. 15. Stimulates interest on the topic A) Attention Step. B) Needs Step. C) Satisfaction Step. D) Visualization Step. E) Action Step. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attention Step. 16. By using ..... for presenting research and data, the presenter can make claims stronger and information unforgettable. A) Charts and tables. B) Drawings and cartoons. C) Lines and shapes. D) Pictures and portraits. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Charts and tables. 17. When giving constructive feedback to a classmate, what should you include? A) Only things they did wrong. B) What they did well and one way to improve. C) Just say "good job" and move on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What they did well and one way to improve. 18. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "Second, lack of sleep causes stress and poor concentration." This sentence is a- A) Hook. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reason. 19. FOR A PERSUASIVE SPEECH TO BE BASED ON QUESTIONS, YOU MUST USE: A) VALUES. B) POLICY. C) FACTS. D) NONE OF THE ABOVE. E) ALL OF THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) ALL OF THE ABOVE. 20. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:wisdom. A) Understanding of right or wrong. B) Knowledge. C) Fairness. D) Commit (to a goal). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Knowledge. 21. Which of these sentences does not use the correct tense? A) She learn new skills every day to improve her abilities. B) They will learn new skills every day to improve their abilities. C) She learned new skills every day to improve her abilities. D) She learns new skills every day to improve her abilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She learn new skills every day to improve her abilities. 22. PART B:Arrange the parts (order of a persuasive speech) (11-18). What usually comes after the claim? A) Conclusion. B) Reasons. C) Hook. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasons. 23. ) What important U.S. document does Lincoln quote in the beginning of his speech "The Gettysburg Address" ? A) The Constitution. B) The Declaration of Independence. C) The Preamble. D) The Bill of Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Declaration of Independence. 24. How does Simon shows passion for the topic? A) By speaking softly and slowly. B) By looking bored and speaking quickly. C) By speaking clearly and changing his voice intonation. D) By using big words, big body movement and moving around the stage non stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By speaking clearly and changing his voice intonation. 25. What rhetorical device addresses the audience collectively? A) Rhetorical questions. B) Repetition. C) Inclusive language. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inclusive language. 26. Read the following text:Avery delighted in the crunch and crackle of the red, orange and yellow leaves under her feet as she walked home from school, but she failed to look both ways before crossing the street.What season was it? It what type of question? A) Hypothetical question. B) Literal question. C) Inferential question. D) Evaluative question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inferential question. 27. To lend credence (credibility) to him/herself the speaker can ..... A) Have strong emotions. B) Research the audience and come off as very respectful of them. C) Avoids logical fallicies. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Research the audience and come off as very respectful of them. 28. What is the effect of using inclusive language such as "we" and "our" in a persuasive speech? A) It distances the speaker from the audience. B) It creates a sense of unity and shared purpose. C) It confuses the audience. D) It makes the speech less formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It creates a sense of unity and shared purpose. 29. The definition of scapegoat is A) A deliberate use of powerful language. B) A sweeping or blanket statement which is meant to apply to an entire group of people. C) When a person, group or thing is blamed for all the trouble when the reasons are actually more complex. D) A sentence containing two or more words that start with the same letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When a person, group or thing is blamed for all the trouble when the reasons are actually more complex. 30. A technique in which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience is called: A) Citing evidence. B) Creating an emotional appeal. C) Reasoning. D) Creating common ground. 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