Exercise
Persuasive Speeches: Using Expert Opinions
Explore how integrating expert opinions adds authority and trust to persuasive speeches. Practice using quotes and expert views to reinforce your argument.
Questions
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Why do speakers quote experts in persuasive speeches?
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Who counts as an expert authority on climate change?
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Which punctuation marks MUST enclose a direct quote from an expert?
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Which sentence correctly introduces an expert quote?
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What detail should be included when mentioning an expert?
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What is an expert opinion called when rewritten in your own words?
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Which quote best supports a speech about school garden benefits?
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How does citing an expert influence the audience's view of the speaker?
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Which lead-in verb is effective for introducing expert testimony?
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Why is 'A famous person once said...' a weak way to introduce evidence?
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When planning expert evidence in a speech outline, you should check that:
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Which phrase signals a paraphrase of expert evidence?
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Expert opinions appeal primarily to which persuasive angle?
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Quoting a qualified ____ adds authority and ____ to your argument.
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Always include the expert's ____ and professional ____ when presenting evidence.