How to give a persuasive speech
  • 1. What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
A) To influence the audience's beliefs or actions
B) To entertain the audience
C) To inform the audience
D) To confuse the audience
  • 2. Which of Aristotle's appeals focuses on logic and reasoning?
A) Ethos
B) Kairos
C) Logos
D) Pathos
  • 3. What is ethos primarily concerned with?
A) Logical arguments
B) Delivery style
C) The speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
D) Emotional appeals
  • 4. Using vivid language and imagery appeals to which element?
A) Ethos
B) Logos
C) Pathos
D) Chronos
  • 5. What is a fallacy?
A) A flawed argument
B) A piece of evidence
C) A humorous anecdote
D) A strong argument
  • 6. Which of these is a common type of fallacy?
A) Ad hominem
B) Statistic
C) Testimonial
D) Analogy
  • 7. What is the purpose of a call to action?
A) To tell the audience what you want them to do
B) To introduce your topic
C) To confuse the audience
D) To summarize your speech
  • 8. Which organizational pattern is best for demonstrating a problem and its solution?
A) Problem-Solution
B) Chronological
C) Topical
D) Spatial
  • 9. What is the importance of knowing your audience?
A) To tailor your message effectively
B) It's not important
C) To intimidate them
D) To impress them with your knowledge
  • 10. What should a strong introduction do?
A) Summarize the entire speech
B) Gain attention and establish credibility
C) Confuse the audience
D) Be as long as possible
  • 11. What is the benefit of using visual aids?
A) They are unnecessary
B) They can clarify complex information and enhance engagement
C) They always distract the audience
D) They make you look smarter
  • 12. What is the straw man fallacy?
A) Appealing to emotions
B) Assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false
C) Attacking the person instead of the argument
D) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack
  • 13. What does 'monotone' refer to in speech delivery?
A) Speaking very loudly
B) Speaking without variation in pitch
C) Speaking with perfect pitch
D) Speaking very quickly
  • 14. What is a slippery slope fallacy?
A) Using circular reasoning
B) Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences
C) Making a hasty generalization
D) Appealing to popularity
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good persuasive speech?
A) Being unnecessarily complex
B) Having a clear thesis statement
C) Using strong evidence
D) Being well-organized
  • 16. What is the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
A) Misrepresenting an argument
B) Attacking someone's character
C) Arguing that something is true because many people believe it
D) Using personal anecdotes as evidence
  • 17. Why is it important to cite your sources?
A) To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
B) To confuse the audience
C) To make your speech longer
D) It's not important
  • 18. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in a persuasive speech?
A) To introduce your topic
B) To summarize your own arguments
C) To refute opposing arguments
D) To avoid acknowledging opposing views
  • 19. What does 'rhetoric' refer to?
A) The study of history
B) The study of biology
C) The science of mathematics
D) The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
  • 20. What is the 'appeal to authority' fallacy?
A) Claiming something is true simply because an authority figure said it, without further evidence.
B) Presenting factual evidence.
C) Using logical reasoning to support a claim.
D) Appealing to the audience's emotions.
  • 21. Why is eye contact important in a persuasive speech?
A) It distracts the audience
B) It builds rapport and credibility with the audience
C) It intimidates the audience
D) It's not important
  • 22. What is framing in persuasive speaking?
A) Confusing the issue
B) Stating facts neutrally
C) Presenting an issue in a way that influences how it is perceived
D) Ignoring the issue completely
  • 23. What is a Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
A) Making a relevant comparison.
B) Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
C) Repeating the same point multiple times.
D) Using expert testimony.
  • 24. Why is it important to practice your persuasive speech?
A) It's not important
B) To memorize the speech word-for-word
C) To improve your delivery and confidence
D) To make the speech sound rehearsed
  • 25. What is the purpose of storytelling in a persuasive speech?
A) To make the speech more engaging and relatable
B) To bore the audience
C) To confuse the audience
D) To distract from the main points
  • 26. Which of the following is a good way to end a persuasive speech?
A) Trailing off without a clear conclusion.
B) With a strong concluding statement that reinforces your main point.
C) Introducing a new topic.
D) Apologizing for taking up the audience's time.
  • 27. What is the 'red herring' fallacy?
A) Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the main issue
B) Attacking the person making the argument
C) Using circular reasoning
D) Appealing to emotions
  • 28. What is the 'either/or' fallacy?
A) Making an emotional appeal.
B) Presenting only two options when more exist.
C) Using statistics to back up an argument.
D) Offering a compromise.
  • 29. What is a good technique for managing speech anxiety?
A) Avoiding preparation
B) Deep breathing and visualization
C) Ignoring the audience
D) Drinking a lot of caffeine
  • 30. What should you do if you make a mistake during your speech?
A) Pretend it didn't happen.
B) Panic and apologize profusely.
C) Leave the stage.
D) Acknowledge it briefly and move on.
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