Shark Tank Persuasion: Pitching with 8th Grade Public Speaking Savvy

Question 1

A speaker begins their presentation by sharing a startling statistic about ocean pollution to grab the audience's attention. Which part of the speech structure is this?

Accepted Answer

The attention-getter

Question 2

In a persuasive speech, a student cites a Harvard professor to support their claim. Which of Aristotle's rhetorical appeals are they primarily using?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'extemporaneous' style of speaking often required in advanced classroom presentations?

Accepted Answer

Speaking from a prepared outline or notes with a conversational tone.

Question 4

During a presentation, a speaker uses hand gestures to emphasize key points and moves purposefully across the stage. This is an example of which delivery skill?

Accepted Answer

Non-verbal communication

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a 'call to action' at the end of a persuasive presentation?

Accepted Answer

To provide the audience with a specific task or change in behavior.

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