How to give a persuasive speech
  • 1. What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
A) To confuse the audience
B) To entertain 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) Kairos
B) Ethos
C) Logos
D) Pathos
  • 3. What is ethos primarily concerned with?
A) Delivery style
B) Emotional appeals
C) The speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
D) Logical arguments
  • 4. Using vivid language and imagery appeals to which element?
A) Chronos
B) Logos
C) Ethos
D) Pathos
  • 5. What is a fallacy?
A) A strong argument
B) A flawed argument
C) A humorous anecdote
D) A piece of evidence
  • 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) Chronological
B) Topical
C) Spatial
D) Problem-Solution
  • 9. What is the importance of knowing your audience?
A) To tailor your message effectively
B) To impress them with your knowledge
C) It's not important
D) To intimidate them
  • 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 make you look smarter
B) They always distract the audience
C) They can clarify complex information and enhance engagement
D) They are unnecessary
  • 12. What is the straw man fallacy?
A) Appealing to emotions
B) Assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false
C) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack
D) Attacking the person instead of the argument
  • 13. What does 'monotone' refer to in speech delivery?
A) Speaking with perfect pitch
B) Speaking without variation in pitch
C) Speaking very loudly
D) Speaking very quickly
  • 14. What is a slippery slope fallacy?
A) Arguing that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences
B) Using circular reasoning
C) Making a hasty generalization
D) Appealing to popularity
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good persuasive speech?
A) Having a clear thesis statement
B) Using strong evidence
C) Being well-organized
D) Being unnecessarily complex
  • 16. What is the 'bandwagon' fallacy?
A) Misrepresenting an argument
B) Attacking someone's character
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 make your speech longer
B) It's not important
C) To confuse the audience
D) To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
  • 18. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in a persuasive speech?
A) To summarize your own arguments
B) To introduce your topic
C) To refute opposing arguments
D) To avoid acknowledging opposing views
  • 19. What does 'rhetoric' refer to?
A) The study of biology
B) The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
C) The science of mathematics
D) The study of history
  • 20. What is the 'appeal to authority' fallacy?
A) Presenting factual evidence.
B) Appealing to the audience's emotions.
C) Using logical reasoning to support a claim.
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 distracts the audience
B) It intimidates the audience
C) It builds rapport and credibility with the audience
D) It's not important
  • 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) Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
C) Repeating the same point multiple times.
D) Making a relevant comparison.
  • 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) Trailing off without a clear conclusion.
B) Introducing a new topic.
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) Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the main issue
B) Appealing to emotions
C) Using circular reasoning
D) Attacking the person making the argument
  • 28. What is the 'either/or' fallacy?
A) Making an emotional appeal.
B) Using statistics to back up an argument.
C) Presenting only two options when more exist.
D) Offering a compromise.
  • 29. What is a good technique for managing speech anxiety?
A) Ignoring the audience
B) Deep breathing and visualization
C) Drinking a lot of caffeine
D) Avoiding preparation
  • 30. What should you do if you make a mistake during your speech?
A) Acknowledge it briefly and move on.
B) Leave the stage.
C) Panic and apologize profusely.
D) Pretend it didn't happen.
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