The Basics of Speech

Chapter 14: Creating the Persuasive Speech

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the letter that correctly completes the sentence or answers the question.


1.	An example of ethical persuasion is _______________.
		A)	considering both sides and then convincing listeners that one position is stronger
		B)	avoiding information that does not support speaker's point of view
		C)	talking about only one side of an issue
		D)	not conducting research to see the whole picture


2.	According to Maslow, _______________ needs are at the top of the pyramid.
		A)	self-esteem
		B)	belonging
		C)	physical
		D)	self-actualization


3.	According to Maslow's pyramid, _______________ needs are the most basic.
		A)	safety
		B)	self-esteem
		C)	physical
		D)	belonging


4.	You do NOT make yourself believable by showing _______________.
		A)	generalities about the topic
		B)	interest in the topic
		C)	knowledge of the topic
		D)	connection to the topic


5.	_______________ involves using a general idea to reach conclusions about specific instances.
		A)	Non-faulty reasoning
		B)	Cause-effect reasoning
		C)	Inductive reasoning
		D)	Deductive reasoning


6.	A type of reasoning that encourages listeners to do something because everyone else is doing it is called _______________.
		A)	a bandwagon appeal
		B)	an emotional appeal
		C)	card stacking
		D)	glittering generalities


7.	A testimonial _______________ .
		A)	attacks a person rather than a person's ideas
		B)	is a vague general statement
		C)	is an opinion expressed by a well-known person on a particular subject
		D)	pushes a person to go along with the crowd


8.	A type of reasoning that is NOT faulty is _______________.
		A)	card stacking
		B)	inductive reasoning
		C)	glittering generalities
		D)	an emotional appeal


9.	The most commonly used form to organize a persuasive speech is the _______________ form.
		A)	hey-you-see-so
		B)	problem-solution
		C)	cause-effect
		D)	impact


10.	When evaluating persuasive speeches, you should _______________.
		A)	use general comments
		B)	determine if the speech applies to you
		C)	have an opinion on the topic before the speech
		D)	use feedback forms