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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 confuse the audience
B) To entertain the audience
C) To influence the audience's beliefs or actions
D) To inform the audience
  • 2. Which of Aristotle's appeals focuses on logic and reasoning?
A) Pathos
B) Kairos
C) Logos
D) Ethos
  • 3. What is ethos primarily concerned with?
A) Emotional appeals
B) The speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
C) Logical arguments
D) Delivery style
  • 4. Using vivid language and imagery appeals to which element?
A) Pathos
B) Chronos
C) Logos
D) Ethos
  • 5. What is a fallacy?
A) A strong argument
B) A piece of evidence
C) A flawed argument
D) A humorous anecdote
  • 6. Which of these is a common type of fallacy?
A) Statistic
B) Ad hominem
C) Analogy
D) Testimonial
  • 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) Problem-Solution
B) Spatial
C) Topical
D) Chronological
  • 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) Confuse the audience
B) Summarize the entire speech
C) Gain attention and establish credibility
D) Be as long as possible
  • 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 very loudly
B) Speaking with perfect pitch
C) Speaking very quickly
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) Appealing to popularity
D) Making a hasty generalization
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good persuasive speech?
A) Being well-organized
B) Having a clear thesis statement
C) Being unnecessarily complex
D) Using strong evidence
  • 16. What is the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
A) Arguing that something is true because many people believe it
B) Misrepresenting an argument
C) Using personal anecdotes as evidence
D) Attacking someone's character
  • 17. Why is it important to cite your sources?
A) To make your speech longer
B) It's not important
C) To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
D) To confuse the audience
  • 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 science of mathematics
B) The study of history
C) The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
D) The study of biology
  • 20. What is the 'appeal to authority' fallacy?
A) Using logical reasoning to support a claim.
B) Presenting factual evidence.
C) Appealing to the audience's emotions.
D) Claiming something is true simply because an authority figure said it, without further evidence.
  • 21. Why is eye contact important in a persuasive speech?
A) It's not important
B) It distracts the audience
C) It intimidates the audience
D) It builds rapport and credibility with the audience
  • 22. What is framing in persuasive speaking?
A) Confusing the issue
B) Presenting an issue in a way that influences how it is perceived
C) Stating facts neutrally
D) Ignoring the issue completely
  • 23. What is a Hasty Generalization Fallacy?
A) Repeating the same point multiple times.
B) Making a relevant comparison.
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 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 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) Apologizing for taking up the audience's time.
B) Introducing a new topic.
C) Trailing off without a clear conclusion.
D) With a strong concluding statement that reinforces your main point.
  • 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) Leave the stage.
B) Panic and apologize profusely.
C) Pretend it didn't happen.
D) Acknowledge it briefly and move on.
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