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Persuasive Language Quiz 9 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is the tone of this sentence?"The National Gallery must not remove this portrait-doing so would erase history and show we are afraid of challenging ideas."
2. Which persuasive technique involves asking a question to make the reader think, but not necessarily expecting an answer?
3. Which sentence uses persuasive language to encourage someone to visit a zoo?
4. Which language technique is used here:"This will cause sea turtles to die"
5. This is a moment to stand up for our rights, to fight for our children, and to secure our future.
6. What does the word 'similarity' mean?
7. What does an appeal to authority rely on?
8. Andrea is so ..... when she wants her mother to buy new shoes.
9. The word 'outrageous' makes the audience feel .....
10. A word of phrase that is repeated at the beginning of successive sentences or lines is called
11. Evaluate the rhetorical device used in this statement: "We must act now, for tomorrow may be too late."
12. Which persuasive technique is this?Using words that make people feel sad, angry, upset, sympathetic or guilty.
13. Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. What's the BEST way he can persuade his parents to say yes?
14. The power of dreams
15. "dancing the night away, looking like a pop star, and meeting your dream guy" is an example of what language feature?
16. Which technique does the following ad use?Crest Toothpaste removes 95% of plaque above the gum line.
17. Which of these words is a synonym for the term prove.
18. Repeating words or phrases.
19. "Let's make sure this never, never, never happens again." What technique is used?
20. (a):A comparison describes one thing in terms of another.
21. Identify the writer's tone. "Madam Deputy-President, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, I would first like to stress ..... "
22. The part of a view that is nearest to observer especially in a picture or photograph
23. What is an example of a high modality word?
24. Which sentence is emotive?(Remember emotive language causes an emotional response and can cause an audience to take action.)
25. Convince means to
26. "My homework is so hard my brain is going to explode" is an example of:
27. The ideas or feelings that a certain word is used to create certain emotional responses in an audience.
28. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"I think it's unfair that zoos keep animals in such small cages. It's wrong that animals should be locked up."
29. Which language technique is used here:"You have no excuses!"
30. We need more trees at school. (a), they give us shade.
31. What kind of persuasive technique is this?We as reasonable people cannot allow this to happen! We must stand up and make a change
32. Which of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing:
33. What role does humor play in persuasive language?
34. The group of people that a commercial is targeting to sell their product is the .....
35. Point out, and destroy the opposing argument by invalidating them/their claims
36. "Healthy habits lead to a happy and harmonious life."Which persuasive device is used in this statement?
37. When a word makes you feel a particular way it is said to have what?
38. Which sentence uses hyperbole?
39. How is generalization used in persuasive language?
40. What is a testimonial?
41. Descriptive words used to add emphasis and used to create an emotional response.
42. 'Together we can make this world a better place'. Which technique is being used here?
43. What is the effect of using logic or reason in writing?
44. Convincing an audience by the credibility of the speaker
45. Which language technique is used here:'Would you like to lead a healthy lifestyle?'
46. What technique is this:Stop. Think. Listen.
47. Which technique involves the use of opinions to persuade the audience?
48. What is the name of the exhibition in which Rinehart's portrait appeared?
49. Don't be the last person on the block to get your lawn treated-you'll be a laughing stock!
50. Presenting only one side of an idea.
51. The scene in Bowling for Columbine that shows the series of images paired with 'What a Wonderful World' playing, is an example of:
52. ..... refers to the voice or attitude of the writer.
53. What happens if you don't sleep well?
54. What effect does persuasive language have on individuals?
55. Repeating words or phrases so they stick in your audience's mind long after heard.
56. Repetition of initial consonants and repetition of vowel sounds
57. What is this an example of?95% of pupils feel that there is too much homework; therefore, teachers should reconsider the amount of homework they give each night.
58. Choose the persuasive technique 'triples' to the correct definition.
59. Cannot be disputed
60. What is the tone here?Times are tough. There is nothing easy about this.
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