This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 37 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. You should know effective public speaking tips because ..... A) Kids, adults, and elderly people should know these things. B) You may be asked to speak to an audience in your career or avocation. C) You will never be asked to speak in public. D) Speaking in public is overrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You may be asked to speak to an audience in your career or avocation. 2. What should the body paragraphs of a persuasive speech focus on? A) Unique sales points supported by evidence and persuasive techniques. B) Personal opinions without any backing. C) Biased statements to manipulate the audience. D) Exaggerated claims with no basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unique sales points supported by evidence and persuasive techniques. 3. You should consider the following aspects when preparing for a speech except ..... A) Know who you will be talking to. B) Know what you will be talking about. C) Know the purpose of delivering your speech. D) Writing speech text without preparing the outline of your speech first. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Writing speech text without preparing the outline of your speech first. 4. A value speech can include personal beliefs. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 5. This man encouraged blacks to seek higher education and have careers in education, medicine, and politics. A) Booker T. Washington. B) W.E.B DuBois. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) W.E.B DuBois. 6. A speaker must use ..... to support reasons given in a persuasive speech. A) Questions. B) Propositions. C) Quotations. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 7. Reflect back on our study of Patrick Henry's Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, aka the "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.Identify the speaker. A) Patrick Henry. B) To fight the British for freedom. C) The assembled members of Congress in the Virginia House of Burgesses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Patrick Henry. 8. Apa slah satu tujuan dari pidato persuasif A) A persuasive sentence is a statement of fact. B) A persuasive sentence is designed to convince or influence someone. C) A persuasive sentence is meant to inform without bias. D) A persuasive sentence is a question that seeks clarification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A persuasive sentence is designed to convince or influence someone. 9. Which of the following is an example of a weak argument in a persuasive speech? A) "Research shows that exercise improves mental health.". B) "Everyone knows that exercise is good for you.". C) "Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.". D) "Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety."TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Everyone knows that exercise is good for you.". 10. During a group project, Oliver noticed that Evelyn seemed to favor Lily's ideas over his, even when they were similar. This made Oliver wonder about the reasons behind such preferences. What is implicit bias? A) Conscious prejudices. B) Unconscious prejudices or stereotypes. C) A type of logical reasoning. D) A method of research. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unconscious prejudices or stereotypes. 11. It is a question about whether a specific course of action should or should not be taken. A) Fact. B) Value. C) Policy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Policy. 12. Ethos appeals to: A) Logic and reason. B) Emotions and feelings. C) Credibility and trust. D) Imagination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Credibility and trust. 13. What is the first step in writing a persuasive speech? A) Writing the conclusion. B) Choosing a topic you care about. C) Memorizing the lines. D) Using statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Choosing a topic you care about. 14. Analyze the structure of "Always go to the funeral." How does it contribute to the overall persuasive impact? A) It confuses the audience with too many details. B) It provides a clear and relatable narrative. C) It uses a lot of technical jargon. D) It lacks a coherent structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides a clear and relatable narrative. 15. What makes a strong conclusion? A) A list of sources. B) A joke and a goodbye. C) A restatement of your thesis and a final thought. D) A summary of your favorite movie. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A restatement of your thesis and a final thought. 16. List two responsibilities of a speaker when giving a persuasive speech. A) Be respectful; Be ethical. B) Be humorous; Be sarcastic. C) Be vague; Be confusing. D) Be aggressive; Be forceful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be respectful; Be ethical. 17. This part of the speech provides the part of the speech that presents the main arguements in support of the case A) Exordium. B) Narratio. C) Refutatio. D) Confirmatio. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Confirmatio. 18. What does the term "audience impact" refer to in persuasive speech? A) The number of people present. B) The effect the speech has on listeners. C) The length of the speech. D) The speaker's tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The effect the speech has on listeners. 19. ..... means credibility. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 20. How can you determine if an argument in a persuasive speech is valid and sound? A) Check if the argument includes emotional language. B) Count the number of audience members who agree with the argument. C) Assess the logic and evidence presented to determine if the argument is both logically valid and based on true premises. D) Listen to the tone of the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assess the logic and evidence presented to determine if the argument is both logically valid and based on true premises. 21. The speaker uses this inductive method of reasoning: A) Criteria-satisfaction. B) Negative method. C) Monroe motivated sequence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Monroe motivated sequence. 22. In the film 'Dune:Part Two' (2024), Paul Atreides rallies the Fremen with the line: "Together we will own the sunrise." Which persuasive appeal dominates? A) Ethos (credibility). B) Pathos (emotion). C) Logos (logic). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos (emotion). 23. For persuasion to be effective, opinions must be supported by ..... A) Facts. B) Opinons. C) Modals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facts. 24. What is an example of an appeal to ignorance? A) Nobody has proven that Bigfoot doesn't exist, so therefore Bigfoot exists. B) 1 billion people were served at McDonald's last year, so therefore McDonald's serves delicious food and we should eat there, too. C) Would you rather eat chicken at lunch today or starve?. D) That student is wearing the same clothes as yesterday, so therefore that is the student's favorite outfit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nobody has proven that Bigfoot doesn't exist, so therefore Bigfoot exists. 25. Which of the following is a feature of a persuasive speech? A) Passive language. B) Logical reasoning. C) Emotional appeal. D) Neutral tone. 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