This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Vocabulary:What is a synonym for:intimidate. A) Embarrass. B) Frighten. C) Treat badly. D) Hopeless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Frighten. 2. Which type of information is not considered as evidence? A) True stories. B) Quotes. C) Statistics. D) Personal opinions. E) Facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal opinions. 3. If a speaker shares a personal success story to inspire the audience, which persuasive technique are they using? A) Self-actualization. B) Selective exposure. C) Logical appeals. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-actualization. 4. What does ethos focus on? A) Facts and numbers. B) Logic and evidence. C) Emotional connection. D) Credibility and ethics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Credibility and ethics. 5. A firm belief is called a: A) Confliction. B) Convention. C) Conviction. D) Contrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conviction. 6. What is the main purpose of using anecdotes in a persuasive speech? A) To provide statistical evidence. B) To share personal stories that connect with the audience. C) To list facts and figures. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To share personal stories that connect with the audience. 7. What is the importance of emotional appeals in persuasive speaking? A) To entertain the audience. B) To persuade by evoking emotions. C) To provide logical reasoning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade by evoking emotions. 8. What is the primary purpose of using pathos in a speech? A) To establish credibility. B) To evoke an emotional response. C) To present logical arguments. D) To provide factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To evoke an emotional response. 9. It is described as ..... because it is the pitch most commonly used in all sentences. A) Word stress. B) Extra high pitch. C) Falling intonation. D) Rising intonation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rising intonation. 10. You have a family member who is suffering from an incurable disease. A medical personal approached you and informed you that there is a cure for that disease thus sells you a product. You decided to buy the product. What route did you took in processing his persuasive speech? A) Middle. B) Central. C) Peripheral. D) Right. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Central. 11. Construct a persuasive argument for the following topic: "School uniforms should be mandatory." Which statement is most persuasive? A) "School uniforms are nice.". B) "School uniforms help reduce bullying and create a sense of equality among students.". C) "Some students like uniforms.". D) "Uniforms are sometimes uncomfortable.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "School uniforms help reduce bullying and create a sense of equality among students.". 12. You should always get your audience's ..... A) Attention. B) Contact information. C) Thoughts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attention. 13. Focuses on persuasion by means of the presenter's character. A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Narratio. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 14. Full of, characterized by; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. A) Hard working. B) Religious. C) Zealous. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Zealous. 15. All websites are credible, scholarly resources A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. John wants to you to donate money to his cause. He says that sharing money is the right thing to do. Therefore his charity has the right to get your money. A) False Dilemma. B) Equivocation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equivocation. 17. ..... use persuasive speech to persuade voters. A) Politiciants. B) Teachers. C) Doctors. D) Priests. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Politiciants. 18. When the audience is presented with factual, researched evidence supporting the claims, the audience is more likely to consider the claims valid. A) ETHOS. B) PATHOS. C) LOGOS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) LOGOS. 19. Analyze the persuasive language used in the following excerpt from a speech:'Imagine a world where every child has access to quality education. This is not just a dream, but a reality we can create.' A) Appeal to fear and anxiety. B) Appeal to emotions and aspirations. C) Use of statistical data and facts. D) Use of complex and technical language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to emotions and aspirations. 20. Which word can be described as:to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go 'wow!'? A) Impressive. B) Elaborate. C) Appropriate. D) Sophisticated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Impressive. 21. Which of the following is an example of a persuasive presentation? A) A speech about the life of Thomas Edison. B) A presentation on how to make sushi. C) Arguing that Thomas Edison was the most influential inventor. D) A report on the history of World War II. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Arguing that Thomas Edison was the most influential inventor. 22. Why is it important to speak clearly and at a steady pace? A) So you can finish quickly. B) So you don't need to look at your notes. C) So the audience can understand every word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So the audience can understand every word. 23. What is the purpose of a persuasive speech? A) To entertain the audience. B) To inform the audience. C) To persuade the audience. D) To confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the audience. 24. To demonstrate a positive outlook and show "charisma, " you should do which of the following? A) Maintain an enthusiastic smile. B) Allow negative thoughts to dominate. C) Avoid social interaction. D) Exhibit a pessimistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maintain an enthusiastic smile. 25. A skillful speaker never skips making an outline for his / her speech. Which order is correct for a speech outline? A) Introduction > Conclusion > Main ideas > Subtopic > Details. B) Introduction > Main ideas > Subtopic > Details > Conclusion. C) Conclusion > Subtopic > Details > Main ideas >. D) Introduction > Details > Subtopic > Main ideas > Conclusion. 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