This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 45 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 45 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "I've Been to the Mountaintop" #11 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 2. The reasons and evidence that back up the claim A) Argument. B) Claim. C) Opinion. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support. 3. Telling the audience what will happen if the solution is implemented or not implemented is called A) Justification. B) Visualization. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visualization. 4. Statistics, numbers, surveys are all examples of ..... A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 5. The Caronavirus has spread from China to Australia and now we have a case on the Gold Coast. It is now considered ..... A) An issue for China. B) Australia's issue only. C) A local, national and international issue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A local, national and international issue. 6. A ..... word has the primary stress on its only syllable. A) Disyllabic. B) Monosyllabic. C) Pentasyllabic. D) Trisyllabic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Monosyllabic. 7. Which statement appeals to Pathos? A) "Students who play sports have better grades.". B) "When I dance, I feel truly alive and free.". C) "Experts recommend daily exercise.". D) "I train every weekend with my team.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "When I dance, I feel truly alive and free.". 8. Which of the following is NOT a key element of a persuasive speech? A) Clear position. B) Strong evidence. C) Emotional appeal. D) Neutral stance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Neutral stance. 9. "Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?" A) Anaphora. B) Repetition. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question. 10. Well-researched and credible evidence will help you win audience confidence and trust. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Recap A) Used to justify, prove or enhance the main points of the speech. B) The overall goal of the speech; whether it is to inform, motivate or persuade. C) Occurs at the end of the speech to quickly review all of the information presented. D) Preview; a "sneak peek" at the speech; should be short and contain just the main points of the speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Occurs at the end of the speech to quickly review all of the information presented. 12. Quick or slow A) Volume. B) Pitch. C) Rate. D) Articulation. E) Vocal Variety. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rate. 13. Which statement appeals to Logos? A) "You can trust me to work hard.". B) "I'll be the happiest person if you let me join.". C) "According to research, art enhances creativity.". D) "I deserve this opportunity.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "According to research, art enhances creativity.". 14. The main purpose of a persuasive speech is to: A) Inform the audience. B) Entertain the audience. C) Convince the audience to agree with your viewpoint. D) Describe an event. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Convince the audience to agree with your viewpoint. 15. Which of the following is a sample of a speech to inspire? A) Graduation address. B) Political campaign speech. C) Lecture on recycling facts. D) Debate on death penalty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Graduation address. 16. Which persuasive technique appeals to the logic and reasoning of the audience? A) Emotional appeal. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 17. A part of the speech that responds to the counterclaim and why it is wrong A) Rebuttal. B) Claim. C) Thesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal. 18. What is the purpose of a counterclaim in persuasive techniques? A) To agree with the opposing viewpoint. B) To respectfully respond and strengthen your argument. C) To ignore the opposing viewpoint. D) To weaken the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To respectfully respond and strengthen your argument. 19. What is the key element in the conclusion of a persuasive presentation? A) Reiteration of the problem. B) Call to action. C) Introduction of new information. D) Summary of the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 20. What effect does using personal pronouns such as I, we and you, have on the audience? A) It makes the audience feel included. B) It gains the support of the audience. C) It appeals to emotions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It makes the audience feel included. 21. Honesty is more important than intelligence. A) POLICY. B) FACT. C) VALUE. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VALUE. 22. Not apt to give way under pressure; inflexible; firm: A) Narrow minded. B) Stubborn. C) Unyielding. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unyielding. 23. What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in a persuasive speech? A) To provide answers to the audience. B) To make the audience think and engage with the topic. C) To distract the audience. D) To give factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make the audience think and engage with the topic. 24. Makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health are in danger A) Bandwagon appeal. B) Logical appeal. C) Appeal to fear. D) Appeal to pity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to fear. 25. The fourth part of the classical arrangement A) Exordium. B) Refutatio. C) Confirmatio. D) Peraratio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confirmatio. ← 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