This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 30 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 30 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Is body language an aid for persuading? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 2. What type of fallacy is used here:We've already spent 1billion dollars on a rail system that doesn't work. We have no choice but to continue funding it until it works A) Ignorance. B) Sunk costs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunk costs. 3. BEST Vocabulary Word:Harold was able to ..... his points during his speech. A) Monotonous. B) Articulate. C) Audible. D) Enunciate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Articulate. 4. As a country, we should invest in public education because children are our future. We need to invest in our children-in our future. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ETHOS. 5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a persuasive text? A) It presents arguments. B) It uses positive and strong words. C) It contains only statement of facts. D) It states the writer's stand on an issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It contains only statement of facts. 6. Reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence. A) POLICY. B) FACT. C) VALUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FACT. 7. Which of the following sentences uses high modality language? A) "We might consider recycling more.". B) "We must recycle more to protect our environment.". C) "We could recycle if we want.". D) "We may recycle more in the future.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "We must recycle more to protect our environment.". 8. HOW CAN YOU INFORM WITH REASONING? A) AVOID FALSE CAUSE. B) DRAW CONCLUSIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE. C) EXPECT SKEPTICAL AUDIENCE, JUSTIFY AND SUPPORT ALL OF YOUR CLAIMS. D) VOTE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DRAW CONCLUSIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE. 9. What is the benefit of visualizing a performance before presenting it? A) It thoroughly confuses the performer. B) It helps in tailoring the performance. C) It makes the performance less engaging. D) It ensures the performance is persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps in tailoring the performance. 10. Speech to convince A) The art of effective or persuasive speaking of writing. B) Your aunty. C) Persuasive speech which seeks to establish agreement about a particular topic. D) Foundation in which an argument is made. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive speech which seeks to establish agreement about a particular topic. 11. What should a speaker consider when analyzing their audience's demographics? A) Consider age, gender, education level, cultural background, and interests. B) Focus solely on the audience's income level. C) Ignore cultural background and interests. D) Consider the speaker's personal preferences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consider age, gender, education level, cultural background, and interests. 12. The best way to use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos is to: A) Pick the best technique for the situation to be most persuasive. B) Use all three techniques at the same time to be most persuasive. C) Avoid using persuasive techniques so people don't think you are trying to cheat them. D) Use persuasive techniques in all the time in every piece of writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use all three techniques at the same time to be most persuasive. 13. When presenting logical arguments, what should be addressed to strengthen the argument? A) Potential counterarguments. B) Personal biases. C) Emotional responses. D) Visual distractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Potential counterarguments. 14. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a company hires a famous athlete to promote their product? A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 15. The purpose of the 'Action' step in the motivated sequence is to: A) To motivate the audience to take immediate action. B) To summarize the argument. C) To present evidence supporting the claim. D) To explain the problem in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To motivate the audience to take immediate action. 16. When citing sources in your speech, which of the following elements should you include? A) A) Just the author's name and the publication date. B) The title of the source, the author's name, and the publication date. C) The URL of the website and the author's name. D) Only the publication date to save time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The title of the source, the author's name, and the publication date. 17. In "Words Do Not Pay, " what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the "good words" that he has heard? A) They are spoken in an unfamiliar language. B) They are good only for white Americans. C) They do not recognize property rights. D) They are not backed up by deeds. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are not backed up by deeds. 18. A persuasive speech should always end with: A) A joke. B) A summary and a strong closing statement. C) A question to the audience. D) A quote only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary and a strong closing statement. 19. Persuasive speech uses facts as support. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. What type of speech always calls the audience to act? A) Speech to inspire. B) Speech to convince. C) Speech to actuate. D) Policy persuasive speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speech to actuate. 21. Which sentence is an example of using personal pronouns? A) "Recycling can save up to 2, 000 pounds of carbon emissions per year.". B) "Don't you want to leave a better world for your children?". C) "The recycling process involves sorting, cleaning, and reprocessing.". D) "The UK recycles 45% of its waste.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Don't you want to leave a better world for your children?". 22. Reasons and Evidence that are used to prove the claim. A) Opinion. B) Claim. C) Bias. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support. 23. Persuasive speeches may be classified according to: A) Tone and audience. B) Topic and purpose. C) Length and language. D) Style and structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic and purpose. 24. What is the effect of using high modality words in a persuasive speech? A) It makes the argument sound uncertain. B) It strengthens the speaker's position and makes the argument more convincing. C) It confuses the audience. D) It makes the speech longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It strengthens the speaker's position and makes the argument more convincing. 25. What is the purpose of using a shocking statement in a persuasive speech? A) To make the audience fall asleep. B) To confuse the audience. C) To make the speech more boring. D) To immediately involve the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To immediately involve the audience. ← 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