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