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10 Persuasion and Argument Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 10 Persuasion and Argument, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A single dramatic personal story establishes how common a problem is, even without other evidence. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A committee argues, “The organization should adopt the revised schedule next quarter.” What kind of claim is this?

  1. A

    Fact claim

  2. B

    Value claim

  3. C

    Policy claim

  4. D

    Evidence

03
Written response
1 point

A report shows that a schedule reduced evening shifts for employees with caregiving responsibilities. What argument term names the reasoning that explains why this evidence supports a claim that the schedule better accommodates their needs?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

A campaign explains why a proposed response is especially appropriate at this moment. It emphasizes .

05
Choose one
1 point

A public-health message explains how a policy affects families to help its audience connect emotionally with the issue. Which rhetorical appeal is it using?

  1. A

    Logos

  2. B

    Pathos

  3. C

    Ethos

  4. D

    Kairos

06
True or false
1 point

A communicator may fairly use fear or shame to pressure an audience, as long as the desired action is beneficial. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Choose all
1 point

Select all practices that strengthen the use of evidence in an argument.

  1. A

    Check whether evidence is accurate and sufficiently representative.

  2. B

    Use a dramatic anecdote as proof that a problem is widespread.

  3. C

    Provide context for statistics so comparisons are not misleading.

  4. D

    Treat evidence as self-explanatory and leave its connection to the claim unstated.

08
Written response
1 point

A writer uses honest sourcing, demonstrates relevant knowledge, and treats opposing views fairly. Which rhetorical appeal is the writer building?

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

In a reasoned argument, the debatable statement that the audience is asked to accept is the .

10
Choose one
1 point

A communicator is preparing a message for an audience that is skeptical of a proposed change. Which approach best applies audience analysis?

  1. A

    Repeat the same slogan until the audience agrees.

  2. B

    Avoid uncertainty so the argument sounds more confident.

  3. C

    Acknowledge uncertainty and address the audience’s strongest concerns.

  4. D

    Use an emotional story instead of responding to questions.

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all the practices that support ethical persuasion in a public campaign.

  1. A

    Present evidence in context and distinguish fact from opinion.

  2. B

    Omit relevant opposing perspectives to make the case seem stronger.

  3. C

    Represent opposing positions fairly and acknowledge meaningful uncertainty.

  4. D

    Use personal information to pressure people into agreeing.

12
Open ended
1 point

A proposal argues that a workplace policy should change because one employee describes a serious negative experience. Explain what this example can and cannot establish, then identify three steps that would make the argument more persuasive and sound.

13
Choose one
1 point

A writer cites a relevant statistic but does not explain why it supports the conclusion. What is the main weakness in the argument?

  1. A

    The claim is sound because any statistic proves a conclusion.

  2. B

    The argument needs a valid explanation of how the relevant data supports the claim.

  3. C

    The argument mainly uses pathos because it includes numerical information.

  4. D

    The data automatically establishes the writer’s credibility.

14
Choose one
1 point

A staff proposal argues, “The organization should adopt the revised schedule next quarter.” What kind of claim is this?

  1. A

    A fact claim

  2. B

    A policy claim

  3. C

    A value claim

  4. D

    A piece of evidence

15
Choose one
1 point

Shift records show that employees with caregiving responsibilities received fewer evening assignments after a scheduling change. Which statement would serve as the warrant connecting this evidence to the claim that the new schedule better accommodates those employees?

  1. A

    The claim that the schedule should change

  2. B

    The shift records showing fewer evening assignments

  3. C

    The reasoning that a more even distribution accommodates documented needs

  4. D

    The description of employees’ caregiving responsibilities

16
Choose one
1 point

A city proposal organizes its case around reliable transit data and clearly explains how the findings support the recommended route change. Which rhetorical appeal is most directly at work?

  1. A

    Logos

  2. B

    Ethos

  3. C

    Pathos

  4. D

    Kairos

17
Choose one
1 point

A speaker expects an audience to be unfamiliar with a proposed public-health measure. Which approach best applies audience analysis while helping listeners assess the evidence?

  1. A

    Repeat the same slogan until the audience agrees

  2. B

    Avoid explaining evidence so the message stays brief

  3. C

    Assume the audience shares the speaker’s experience

  4. D

    Provide relevant background and address the audience’s likely questions

18
True or false
1 point

A dramatic anecdote by itself can establish how common a problem is across a population.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

A public-health message explains why action is especially important at this moment and why its proposed response fits the current situation. Which rhetorical appeal does this emphasize?

20
Written response
1 point

What is the argument term for the reasoning that explains how evidence supports a claim?