Exercise
Persuasive Speeches: Incorporating Facts and Statistics
Learn how incorporating facts and statistics builds credibility in persuasive speeches. Practice using logical evidence to support your key statements.
Questions
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Why are facts and statistics useful in persuasive speeches?
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Which of the following represents a statistic?
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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
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Which sentence contains a factual statement?
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How should statistics be presented so the audience understands them?
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Which introductory phrase signals that factual evidence is coming?
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Which statistic would best support a speech advocating for more PE lessons?
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Why is it important to use reliable sources for statistics?
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Which option is an opinion rather than a factual statistic?
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How can a speaker make a big statistic memorable (e.g., 1 million plastic bottles)?
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When planning speech notes, facts and statistics belong in:
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Which word describes evidence that is directly related to the topic?
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Why shouldn't a speech consist ENTIRELY of statistics?
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Including reliable ____ gives your persuasive speech logical ____
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A strong argument combines emotional appeals with solid ____ ____