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What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
- To demonstrate the speaker's expertise on a subject
- To educate the audience on a particular topic
- To convince the audience to do something or agree with an idea (correct)
- To entertain the audience with a story
Which approach to persuasion appeals to the audience's emotions?
Which approach to persuasion appeals to the audience's emotions?
- Ethos
- Pathos (correct)
- Logos
- None of the above
What is the benefit of using the Logos approach in a persuasive speech?
What is the benefit of using the Logos approach in a persuasive speech?
- It makes the speaker's point of view seem logical and indisputable (correct)
- It makes the audience feel guilty
- It creates an emotional connection with the audience
- It is a quick way to persuade the audience
What is the purpose of a strong opening in a persuasive speech?
What is the purpose of a strong opening in a persuasive speech?
Which of the following is an example of an Ethos approach in a persuasive speech?
Which of the following is an example of an Ethos approach in a persuasive speech?
What is the effect of including the audience in the story being told in a persuasive speech?
What is the effect of including the audience in the story being told in a persuasive speech?
What is the main difference between the Pathos and Logos approaches in a persuasive speech?
What is the main difference between the Pathos and Logos approaches in a persuasive speech?
What is the purpose of using a statistic or fact in a persuasive speech?
What is the purpose of using a statistic or fact in a persuasive speech?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful persuasive speech?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful persuasive speech?
What is the benefit of using an attention-grabbing statement or statistic in a persuasive speech?
What is the benefit of using an attention-grabbing statement or statistic in a persuasive speech?
