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Persuasive Language Quiz 8 (30 MCQs)

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1. (a):Using information from other more 'informed' and more 'educated' people to prove what is being said or written is true.Evidence can come in many forms:Expert adviceExpert opinionFactsResearchStatistics
2. Describing words.
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of an emotive response that can be aimed at by writers?
4. "Every car salesman is a liar and a cheat."
5. When an author want to see change, she/he has a reason for delivering her/his argument. This is .....
6. Which of the following is an example of a catchy phrase, slogan, or jingle?
7. The ..... that all people are equal is part of the American Constitution.
8. When you persuade, you can afford to be more .....
9. The representation of something as greater than is actually the case and is used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points.
10. Gemma's story was great because the characters were very funny ..... , the plot was exciting!
11. A salesperson uses persuasion to make you .....
12. What is the effect of using repetition in persuasive writing?
13. Which Persuasive technique is used in the following quotation?" ..... no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge and impulse of the ages, that mankind will move forward ..... ''
14. Which word in the sentence below has the strongest negative connotation? "The politician's scheme was exposed by the media."
15. Percy's Pencils are simple, affordable, and pretty.Which Persuasive Technique is NOT being used in the above ad?
16. Which of the following sentences is NOT persuasive?
17. My grandmother still loves writing letters instead of using email; she says she prefers ..... ways of communication.
18. What technique is this:Ben is a witty, kind and clever student.
19. The repetition of initial consonant sounds in order to emphasize certain words and make them more memorable.
20. The establishment of authority and reliability (credibility)
21. Exaggeration or overstatement used to imply something is more important, worse, better, etc.
22. "It helps you build teamwork and communication skills." What is this an example of?
23. Which sentence uses persuasive language to describe a festival?
24. A good persuasive text should include facts. These are called:
25. What's the tone? "Things are looking good ..... "
26. An indirect or passive reference to something else
27. Identify the persuasive technique in this statement: "Join the millions who have already switched to our service and are saving money every day."
28. The purpose of this persuasive appeal is to back up a claim with research statistics
29. Read the following excerpt from a student's persuasive essay and identify the TWO types of persuasive techniques used."Violent video games influence the behavior of children ..... period. Psychologists, educators, and pediatricians all agree on this, and you should too."
30. What is the purpose of rhetorical questions in persuasive language?
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