Starter quiz

  • What is the primary purpose of a persuasive speech?
    • Entertaining the audience.
    • Educating the audience.
    • Informing the audience.
    • Convincing the audience of something specific.  ✓
  • Match the rhetorical device to the example that uses it correctly.
    • Rule of three
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      We must change. We must fight. We must win. ✓
    • Direct adress
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      You have to consider the implications of this. ✓
    • Personal anecdote
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      In my short life I have experienced my own challenges. ✓
    • Rhetorical question
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      Why do these situations continue to arise? ✓
  • What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in a persuasive speech?
    • To confuse the audience
    • To provide factual information
    • To summarize the main points of the speech
    • To engage the audience and encourage them to think  ✓
  • Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal in a persuasive speech?
    • Presenting statistical data.
    • Sharing a personal story.  ✓
    • Citing expert opinions.
    • Using logical reasoning.
  • What rhetorical devices might a speaker use to create a sense of urgency and importance?
    • Anecdotes and personal stories
    • Complex sentence structures and vivid imagery
    • Repetition and rule of three  ✓
  • Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech topic?
    • How to use the internet and get online.
    • Social media is making people more socially anxious.  ✓
    • The history of the internet.
    • A guide to using social media for marketing.
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