Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.6, W.8.2D, RL.11-12.6

+16

Standards-aligned

Created by

Alicia Bibbs

Used 11+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The definition of 'persuasion' is:

The act of communicating information.

The process of convincing someone to do or believe something.

The usage of force for compliance.

The ability to understand complex ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the aim of a speech of persuasion?

To entertain the audience

To inform the audience

To influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the listeners

To narrate a story

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the 3 C's when it comes to creating an effective persuasive speech?

character, choice, credibility

competence, content, character

competence, character, charisma

credibility, charisma, choice

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To show that you have researched a topic, how should you cite appropriate sources using a consistent citation style?

Cite all relevant sources using a standardized citation format.

Avoid citing sources to keep the research concise.

Only cite sources if required by the assignment.

Cite sources randomly without a consistent style.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you show that you are credible and competent?

I have significant competence as evidenced by detailed special experiences.

I have moderate competence with few notable experiences.

I have basic competence without any special experiences.

Competence and special experiences are not applicable.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of showing "character" when trying to persuade?

Examine all sides of an issue

Ignore some aspects

Focus on one side of an issue

None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by 'Stress: Concern for the Audience'?

You are interested in their welfare

You ignore their needs

You focus on yourself

None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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