This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 27 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Appeal to emotions A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 2. Despite consumer resistance, companies continue to test products on animals because studies show that animal testing is safe and reliable. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LOGOS. 3. What is evidence in a persuasive speech? A) Personal opinions without any backing. B) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. C) Exaggerated claims with no basis. D) Biased statements to manipulate the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Information that supports persuasive points or arguments. 4. What is an example of an ethical appeal? A) Using statistics and data. B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. C) Evoking compassion and indignation. D) Using rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Highlighting fairness and human rights. 5. Why is jargon used in persuasive writing? A) To confuse the audience. B) To entertain readers. C) To establish credibility in a specific field. D) To make the speech sound casual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish credibility in a specific field. 6. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following statement:'You deserve the best, and our product is the best in the market.' A) Bandwagon. B) Plain Folks. C) Fear or Scare Tactics. D) Flattery or Compliment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flattery or Compliment. 7. Apa pentingnya menggunakan pilihan kata yang tepat dalam sebuah pidato? A) Untuk mengesankan audiens dengan kosakata. B) Untuk mengisi waktu selama pidato. C) Untuk membingungkan audiens. D) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Untuk memastikan kejelasan dan efektivitas. 8. The strategy used by a speaker to persuade someone by involving emotions and feelings of the listeners is called ..... A) Logos. B) Grammar. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 9. Houses near the coast should be build at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 10. What is the difference between each pair or words?Unfinished vs Finished A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. B) Unfinished means having accomplish something while finished means not attaining the end. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unfinished means not attaining the end while finished means having accomplish something. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. What is a good antonym for fact? A) Truth. B) Certainty. C) Fiction. D) Reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fiction. 17. 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. 18. "I've Been to the Mountain top" #7 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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.". 25. 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. ← 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