Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip when composing an advocacy speech?

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Rambling on for an extended period of time

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Starting with a strong opening statement

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Including personal anecdotes and statistics to support your argument

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Using rhetorical devices to engage your audience

Question 2

What is the purpose of an advocacy speech?

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To persuade or convince an audience to take action or change their perspective on a particular issue

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To entertain the audience with humorous anecdotes

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To scare the audience with stories of impending doom

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To inform the audience about a particular issue

Question 3

What is a key element of a successful advocacy speech?

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Having a clear and compelling argument

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Wearing a flashy outfit to grab attention

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Speaking as quickly as possible to fit more information in

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Using slang and jargon to connect with the audience

Question 4

What should be included in the conclusion of an advocacy speech?

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A call to action

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A personal attack on anyone who disagrees with the speaker

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A summary of the main points

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A joke to leave the audience laughing

Question 5

What is the best way to establish credibility in an advocacy speech?

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Sharing personal experiences or qualifications related to the topic

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Talking loudly and forcefully to show confidence

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Ensuring that every statement is supported by at least three sources

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Using scare tactics to convince the audience of the severity of the issue

Question 6

Which of the following techniques can be used to engage the audience during an advocacy speech?

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Using rhetorical questions

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Using technical jargon that most people don't understand

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Keeping a monotone voice without any inflection

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Reading from a script word for word

Question 7

What is the benefit of rehearsing an advocacy speech?

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It can help the speaker feel more confident and articulate

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It gives the speaker an opportunity to memorize the entire speech word for word

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It ensures that the speech will last exactly the amount of time allotted

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It allows the speaker to make last-minute changes to the content

Question 8

What is the role of statistics and data in an advocacy speech?

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To provide evidence and support for the speaker's argument

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To confuse the audience with complex numbers and figures

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To entertain the audience with interesting facts that don't necessarily relate to the topic

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To scare the audience with exaggerated or misleading information

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective way to organize an advocacy speech?

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Using a clear and logical structure, such as problem-solution or cause-effect

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Including as many topics as possible to provide a comprehensive overview

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Switching topics frequently to keep the audience engaged

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Making each section of the speech the same length to maintain balance

Question 10

What should the tone of an advocacy speech be?

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Passionate and enthusiastic, while still maintaining professionalism

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Aggressive and confrontational, to show the importance of the issue

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Completely neutral, to avoid offending anyone in the audience

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Sarcastic and humorous, to make the speech more engaging

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