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