This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Speech – Quiz 51 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Speech Quiz 51 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In Monroe's Motivated Sequence, what is the first step? A) Gain attention. B) Offer solutions. C) Call the audience to action. D) Establish a need or problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gain attention. 2. Which persuasive technique involves using statements from experts and well-known individuals to support the speaker's arguments? A) Appeals to emotion. B) Appeals to reason. C) Appeals to authority. D) Appeals to popularity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeals to authority. 3. In informative speaking, what type of organizational structure is commonly used? A) Problem-solution order. B) Chronological order. C) Emotional appeal. D) Statistical analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chronological order. 4. This term refers to an argument that appeals to credibility or trustworthiness A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 5. The actions the speaker wants the audience to take after hearing the speech A) Rebuttal. B) Call to action. C) Claim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 6. A speech intended to persuade an audience to believe or act in a certain way is called: A) Argumentative Speech. B) Persuasive Speech. C) Informative Speech. D) Motivational Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive Speech. 7. The main point of Faulkner's speech is to: A) Thank the audience. B) Convince people how hard it is to write. C) Convince people to stop fighting. D) Convince people to write about matters of the heart. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Convince people to write about matters of the heart. 8. Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence:'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.' A) Paradox. B) Oxymoron. C) Simile. D) Contradiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxymoron. 9. Why is it important to connect with the audience? A) To impart knowledge. B) To get the audience to change their minds. C) To be able to listen with an open mind and gain their trust. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To be able to listen with an open mind and gain their trust. 10. If you were arguing for stricter environmental laws, which technique would be most effective to engage the audience emotionally? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 11. A statement that represents something as much better or worse than it really is A) Exaggeration. B) Expert Opinion. C) Simile. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exaggeration. 12. "Last year, over 70% of students reported feeling anxious before exams." Which technique is used here? A) Statistics and facts. B) Anecdote. C) Emotive language. D) Triplets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics and facts. 13. Why is asking a rhetorical question effective in a persuasive speech? A) To make the audience laugh. B) To confuse the audience. C) To make the speech more boring. D) To arouse the audience's curiosity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To arouse the audience's curiosity. 14. What should a conclusion include? A) A summary of key points and a call to action. B) A completely new argument. C) A list of all statistics used in the speech. D) A detailed explanation of the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A summary of key points and a call to action. 15. Grace is preparing for a persuasive speech in her public speaking class. What is the first step she should take in preparing for her speech? A) Deliver with Confidence and Passion. B) Practice and Refine. C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. D) Conduct Thorough Research. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Choose a Topic and Develop a Clear Position. 16. The presentation of only one side of an issue or point of view is ..... A) Evidence. B) Generalization. C) Bias. D) Credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bias. 17. If a speaker repeats a key phrase several times during a speech, which persuasive device are they using? A) Anecdote. B) Repetition. C) Hyperbole. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 18. What is sarcasm? A) Figure of speech which there is a contradiction between what is expected and what actually occurs. B) A question that does not require an answer. C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. D) This is where similarities and differences are used. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what is said, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in humorous way. 19. What does 'Pathos' refer to in persuasive speech? A) Logic. B) Emotion. C) Credibility. D) Humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion. 20. Which is a common persuasive technique that relies on the opinions of experts? A) Bandwagon. B) Emotional Appeal. C) Appeal to Authority. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to Authority. 21. Which of the following is a key element in building enthusiasm in performances? A) Persuasive. B) Enthusiasm. C) Tailor. D) Compelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enthusiasm. 22. JFK Inaugural #13 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 23. "Together, we can make a difference." Which feature is most evident in this slogan? A) Evidence. B) Call to action. C) Rhetorical question. D) Appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 24. How can cause-and-effect relationships be used in logos? A) To show logical connections. B) To evoke emotions. C) To tell personal stories. D) To create visual interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show logical connections. 25. Choose the best transition to connect these main points:1) Social media affects sleep patterns. 2) Poor sleep harms mental health. A) For instance. B) Consequently. C) In contrast. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consequently. ← 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