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