Speeches Assessment

Which of the following lists includes persuasive and informative language features commonly used in speeches?

• Rhetorical questions, statistics, emotive language, repetition

• Metaphors, similes, onomatopoeia, hyperbole

• Alliteration, rhyme, limerick, haiku

• Dialogue, monologue, soliloquy, aside

The general structure of a speech includes which of the following key features in the introduction, body, and conclusion?

• Introduction with attention grabber, body with main points, conclusion with summary

• Introduction with detailed statistics, body with only one point, conclusion with new topics

• Introduction with jokes only, body with unrelated stories, conclusion with no summary

• Introduction skipped, body with random facts, conclusion with questions only

What is the main purpose of informative speeches?

• To educate or inform the audience about a specific topic, concept, or issue.

• To entertain the audience with jokes and stories.

• To persuade the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint.

• To criticize opposing viewpoints in a debate.

What is the main purpose of a persuasive speech?

• To persuade the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint, support a specific course of action, or change their beliefs or behaviours.

• To entertain the audience with stories and jokes.

• To provide detailed instructions on how to perform a task.

• To inform the audience about historical events.

Name the three main rhetorical strategies mentioned in persuasive speeches.

• Ethos, Pathos, Logos

• Metaphor, Simile, Irony

• Alliteration, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia

• Diction, Syntax, Tone

Special occasion speeches are tailored to suit specific events, such as ________, funerals, award ceremonies, or inaugural addresses, and often include elements of inspiration, reflection, and acknowledgment of the significance of the occasion.

• weddings

• business meetings

• shopping trips

• weather reports

Fill in the blank: The purpose of demonstrative speeches is to _______ or explain a process, activity, or set of instructions to the audience.

• demonstrate

• argue

• entertain

• persuade

What is the purpose of motivational speeches? Fill in the blank: Their purpose is to ______, uplift, and encourage the audience to achieve personal growth, success, or positive change.

• inspire

• criticize

• confuse

• ignore

What is the definition of 'Facts & Statistics' as a type of supporting evidence?

• Using verifiable information and numerical data to support a claim or argument.

• Views or judgments provided by individuals considered authorities or specialists.

• A short, personal story or account used to illustrate a point or add a human touch to the argument.

• Figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, or personification, to create vivid imagery.

What is a 'Personal Anecdote'?

• Using verifiable information and numerical data to support a claim or argument.

• Views or judgments provided by individuals considered authorities or specialists.

• A short, personal story or account used to illustrate a point or add a human touch to the argument.

• Figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, or personification, to create vivid imagery.