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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 inform the audience
B) To influence the audience's beliefs or actions
C) To entertain 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) Delivery style
B) Logical arguments
C) The speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
D) Emotional appeals
  • 4. Using vivid language and imagery appeals to which element?
A) Logos
B) Ethos
C) Chronos
D) Pathos
  • 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) Analogy
B) Testimonial
C) Ad hominem
D) Statistic
  • 7. What is the purpose of a call to action?
A) To summarize your speech
B) To confuse the audience
C) To tell the audience what you want them to do
D) To introduce your topic
  • 8. Which organizational pattern is best for demonstrating a problem and its solution?
A) Spatial
B) Topical
C) Problem-Solution
D) Chronological
  • 9. What is the importance of knowing your audience?
A) It's not important
B) To impress them with your knowledge
C) To tailor your message effectively
D) To intimidate them
  • 10. What should a strong introduction do?
A) Confuse the audience
B) Gain attention and establish credibility
C) Summarize the entire speech
D) Be as long as possible
  • 11. What is the benefit of using visual aids?
A) They always distract the audience
B) They can clarify complex information and enhance engagement
C) They make you look smarter
D) They are unnecessary
  • 12. What is the straw man fallacy?
A) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack
B) Assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false
C) Attacking the person instead of the argument
D) Appealing to emotions
  • 13. What does 'monotone' refer to in speech delivery?
A) Speaking very loudly
B) Speaking with perfect pitch
C) Speaking without variation in 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) Using strong evidence
C) Having a clear thesis statement
D) Being well-organized
  • 16. What is the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
A) Arguing that something is true because many people believe it
B) Attacking someone's character
C) Using personal anecdotes as evidence
D) Misrepresenting an argument
  • 17. Why is it important to cite your sources?
A) To make your speech longer
B) To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
C) To confuse the audience
D) It's not important
  • 18. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in a persuasive speech?
A) To refute opposing arguments
B) To avoid acknowledging opposing views
C) To introduce your topic
D) To summarize your own arguments
  • 19. What does 'rhetoric' refer to?
A) The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
B) The study of biology
C) The study of history
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) Using logical reasoning to support a claim.
C) Presenting factual evidence.
D) Appealing to the audience's emotions.
  • 21. Why is eye contact important in a persuasive speech?
A) It intimidates the audience
B) It distracts the audience
C) It builds rapport and credibility with the audience
D) It's not important
  • 22. What is framing in persuasive speaking?
A) Ignoring the issue completely
B) Confusing the issue
C) Presenting an issue in a way that influences how it is perceived
D) Stating facts neutrally
  • 23. What is a Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
A) Making a relevant comparison.
B) Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
C) Using expert testimony.
D) Repeating the same point multiple times.
  • 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) Apologizing for taking up the audience's time.
C) With a strong concluding statement that reinforces your main point.
D) Introducing a new topic.
  • 27. What is the 'red herring' fallacy?
A) Using circular reasoning
B) Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the main issue
C) Appealing to emotions
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) Using statistics to back up an argument.
D) Making an emotional appeal.
  • 29. What is a good technique for managing speech anxiety?
A) Ignoring the audience
B) Deep breathing and visualization
C) Avoiding preparation
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) Leave the stage.
C) Acknowledge it briefly and move on.
D) Panic and apologize profusely.
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