This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 40 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive speech? A) Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three modes of persuasion used in persuasive speech. B) Ethos, pathos, and logos are only used in written communication. C) Ethos, pathos, and logos are types of musical instruments. D) Ethos, pathos, and logos are different names for the same persuasive technique. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three modes of persuasion used in persuasive speech. 2. A literal question is the easiest to answer because ..... A) The answer to the question is explicitly stated in the text. B) The answer is hidden in the text. C) The answer requires you to use your prior knowledge. D) The answer requires you to read in between the lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The answer to the question is explicitly stated in the text. 3. Which technique involves addressing the audience using "you" or "your" ? A) Direct address. B) Repetition. C) Expert opinion. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Direct address. 4. Which of the following is not a form of the persuasive speech A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Phobos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Phobos. 5. "What were you thinking? '' is an example of ..... A) Genuine Question. B) Rhetorical Question. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 6. What is one example of a persuasive speech? A) A speech that convinces the audience to donate to a charity. B) A speech that informs the audience about the history of a city. C) A speech that describes a painting. D) A speech that entertains the audience with jokes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A speech that convinces the audience to donate to a charity. 7. "Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children." A) Appeal to authority. B) Appeal to the emotions. C) Appeal to logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to the emotions. 8. A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which each main point explains why a speaker's solution to a problem is preferable to other proposed solution. A) Problem-cause-solution order. B) Comparative advantages order. C) Problem-solution order. D) Monroe's motivated sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comparative advantages order. 9. What best describes the rightness or wrongness of plagiarism? A) Always wrong because it is theft and fraud. B) Plagiarism is not a right or wrong kind of thing. C) In some situations, it is OK. D) There is nothing wrong with it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always wrong because it is theft and fraud. 10. What is the role of rhetorical questions in persuasive speeches? A) To engage the audience and provoke thought. B) To provide direct answers. C) To confuse the audience. D) To bore the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To engage the audience and provoke thought. 11. What is the difference between each pair or words?Effective vs Ineffective A) Effective means productive while Ineffective means not having the capacity to produce. B) Ineffective means productive while effective means not having the capacity to produce. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Effective means productive while Ineffective means not having the capacity to produce. 12. Manakah di antara berikut ini yang merupakan contoh frasa persuasif? A) Misalnya. B) Untuk merangkum. C) Sebagai kesimpulan. D) Ayo bertindak sekarang. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ayo bertindak sekarang. 13. A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual A) Policy. B) Credibility. C) Reason. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policy. 14. Able to be relied on as honest or truthful. A) Trustworthy. B) Trustfully. C) Trusting. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trustworthy. 15. This pattern is used in interrogative sentences answerable by either or yes or no. A) Word Stress. B) Extra high Pitch. C) Falling Intonation. D) Rising Intonation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extra high Pitch. 16. Persuasion based on reasons supported by evidence uses ..... A) Logical reasoning. B) Emotional appeal. C) Ethical standards. D) Audience feedback. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logical reasoning. 17. "We must lower the voting age to 16." This is an example of: A) Factual. B) Value. C) Policy. D) Definition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Policy. 18. What is NOT in an introduction? A) Topic sentence. B) Main topic. C) Introduction of the person. D) Quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 19. Which part of your outline should be written in complete sentences? A) Details. B) Main headings (main points). C) Supporting materials. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 20. Which of these is NOT an example of persuasion? A) A student convincing parents to allow them to play football. B) A teacher explaining a math formula. C) A friend asking you to join a club. D) A politician giving a campaign speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A teacher explaining a math formula. 21. Loud or soft A) Volume. B) Pitch. C) Rate. D) Articulation. E) Vocal Variety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Volume. 22. Why is it important to persuade others? A) To ensure everyone agrees without discussion. B) It is important to persuade others to influence decisions and foster collaboration. C) To avoid conflict and maintain silence. D) To manipulate others for personal gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to persuade others to influence decisions and foster collaboration. 23. Which of the following best evaluates the emotional impact of a speech? A) Counting the number of facts used. B) Assessing how the speech makes the audience feel. C) Checking for spelling errors. D) Measuring the length of the speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assessing how the speech makes the audience feel. 24. Why is it important to engage the audience in a persuasive speech or composition? A) It confuses the audience, makes the message forgettable, and decreases persuasion. B) It helps maintain interest, makes the message memorable, and increases persuasion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps maintain interest, makes the message memorable, and increases persuasion. 25. Physical punishment in schools is unethical. A) FACT. B) VALUE. C) POLICY. D) None of the above. 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