This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 43 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 43 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A statement that represents something as much better or worse than it really is A) Exaggeration. B) Expert Opinion. C) Simile. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exaggeration. 2. "Last year, over 70% of students reported feeling anxious before exams." Which technique is used here? A) Statistics and facts. B) Anecdote. C) Emotive language. D) Triplets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics and facts. 3. Why is asking a rhetorical question effective in a persuasive speech? A) To make the audience laugh. B) To confuse the audience. C) To make the speech more boring. D) To arouse the audience's curiosity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To arouse the audience's curiosity. 4. What should a conclusion include? A) A summary of key points and a call to action. B) A completely new argument. C) A list of all statistics used in the speech. D) A detailed explanation of the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A summary of key points and a call to action. 5. Grace is preparing for a persuasive speech in her public speaking class. What is the first step she should take in preparing for her speech? A) Deliver with Confidence and Passion. B) Practice and Refine. C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. D) Conduct Thorough Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. 6. The presentation of only one side of an issue or point of view is ..... A) Evidence. B) Generalization. C) Bias. D) Credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bias. 7. If a speaker repeats a key phrase several times during a speech, which persuasive device are they using? A) Anecdote. B) Repetition. C) Hyperbole. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 8. What is sarcasm? A) Figure of speech which there is a contradiction between what is expected and what actually occurs. B) A question that does not require an answer. C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. D) This is where similarities and differences are used. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. 9. What does 'Pathos' refer to in persuasive speech? A) Logic. B) Emotion. C) Credibility. D) Humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion. 10. Which is a common persuasive technique that relies on the opinions of experts? A) Bandwagon. B) Emotional Appeal. C) Appeal to Authority. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to Authority. 11. Which of the following is a key element in building enthusiasm in performances? A) Persuasive. B) Enthusiasm. C) Tailor. D) Compelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enthusiasm. 12. JFK Inaugural #13 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 13. "Together, we can make a difference." Which feature is most evident in this slogan? A) Evidence. B) Call to action. C) Rhetorical question. D) Appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 14. How can cause-and-effect relationships be used in logos? A) To show logical connections. B) To evoke emotions. C) To tell personal stories. D) To create visual interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show logical connections. 15. Choose the best transition to connect these main points:1) Social media affects sleep patterns. 2) Poor sleep harms mental health. A) For instance. B) Consequently. C) In contrast. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consequently. 16. Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity A) Logic. B) Fact. C) Reason. D) Competence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logic. 17. PART A:Identify the part of a persuasive speech (1-10). "Have you ever felt tired even before the day starts?" This sentence is the- A) Claim. B) Hook. C) Evidence. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hook. 18. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. A) POLICY. B) VALUE. C) FACT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) FACT. 19. Which of the following best describes the use of "ethos" in a persuasive speech? A) Appealing to the audience's emotions. B) Establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness. C) Using logical reasoning and evidence. D) Telling a personal story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness. 20. What does pathos appeal to in a persuasive speech? A) Statistics. B) Logic. C) Emotions. D) Ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotions. 21. Which of the following is a reason why persuasive speeches are important? A) They help people make decisions. B) They are always entertaining. C) They are used only in school. D) They are never used in real life. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They help people make decisions. 22. The word "persuade" means: A) To argue rudely. B) To make someone do or believe something. C) To tell a story. D) To make someone laugh. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make someone do or believe something. 23. The specific purpose of persuasion is to ..... A) Change the audience's belief. B) Gain the audience support for a belief. C) Prompt the audience to take actions. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 24. What tone is created by a speaker who uses calm, measured language and avoids exaggeration? A) Aggressive. B) Sarcastic. C) Reasoned. D) Humorous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasoned. 25. How can you make your persuasive sentence stronger? A) Ignore opposing views. B) Focus solely on statistics. C) Use complex jargon. D) Use clear language, emotional appeals, solid evidence, and address counterarguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use clear language, emotional appeals, solid evidence, and address counterarguments. 26. Which of the following materials is used in both informative and persuasive presentations? A) Personal anecdotes. B) Emotional stories. C) Data and statistics. D) Dramatic speeches. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Data and statistics. 27. The rule for all students is if the instructor does not attend the class, students are allowed to leave class after 15 minutes, . Ronny entered his classroom; the classroom was empty. Ronny waited for 15 minutes and then decided to leave. He concluded that the lesson for that day was cancelled. How did Ronny come up with his conclusion? A) Deductive reasoning. B) Inductive reasoning. C) Observational reasoning. D) Affective reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deductive reasoning. 28. The people listening to the speech A) Speaker. B) Call to action. C) Audience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Audience. 29. It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about ..... " A) Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about. B) No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech. 30. The B in ABCDE standards for A) Block the question and answer. B) Blend the question and answer. C) Bold the question and answer. D) Amazing sentence structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blend the question and answer. ← 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