Persuasive Techniques Quiz 10 (60 MCQs)

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1. How might a writer balance ethos, pathos, and logos in their work?
2. "The people of this country deserve a leader they can trust, a leader they can respect, a leader they can count on ..... " is an example of:
3. "You are clearly just too young to understand this issue!"
4. Writer/speaker gets emotion going, pulls on the heart strings, makes emotional connection to persuade (feel patriotic, scared, hopeful, nostalgic).
5. In the exam, do you need to explain the technique or just identify it?
6. The following sentence uses which of the three persuasive methods? I have interviewed over 100 doctors on this topic, and all of my research helps to prove my point.
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8. This persuasive technique tries to convince you that you are the only one NOT doing something. You want to join, too.
9. Identify the persuasive technique:"I've walked a million miles to get here!"
10. Logos appeals to the audience's sense of what?
11. Match the definition to the persuasive technique.Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think.
12. 'We need to fight this now, fight this later and fight this forever!'-What persuasive technique has been used here?
13. True or Fales:Bias is the misrepresentation or selective choosing of facts to create an unfair impression.
14. Repeating the consonant sounds at the beginning of words to make them stand out.
15. Which persuasive technique means 'relying on the backing of a satisfied customer'?
16. Which of the following is NOT and example of the rule of 3?
17. What is an example of an allusion in a famous speech?
18. ..... is an error in reasoning.
19. Actress Nicole Kidman was seen advertising for people to watch their movies at AMC Theatre. What persuasive technique is this ad campaign using?
20. "I accept only the best, that's why I only use Chanel perfume."
21. What is a tricolon?
22. 'Begging the question' persuades by:
23. Which term isn't belong to persuasion techniques?
24. Patriotism strategy refers to:
25. What are persuasive techniques?
26. In Dangerous Threat No Loving Pet on Page 940 ..... Review the techniques listed on 938. Which technique does the author use in the boxed sentence?
27. Which of these appeals to one's emotions?
28. Advertisers make it seem like everyone is buying this product.
29. Which persuasive technique does the sentence below use?The Humanities covers many subjects including History, Civics and Geography.
30. An appeal to logic that includes the use of number, facts and statistics.
31. Which persuasive technique involves the repeated use of words or phrases to reinforce an idea or message?
32. 'Terry is a good guy. Listen to Terry!'-What persuasive technique has been used here?
33. 'Popular public places' is an example of ..... ?
34. The purpose of repetition is:
35. Which persuasive technique involves making a product or idea seem relatable by using ordinary people in advertisements?
36. Which appeal is primarily based on credibility and trust?
37. "Your help is needed urgently to save the community centre" .
38. Which type of persuasive technique is being used?You are trying to convince your parents to get a pet, this is what you say: "Do you want us to grow up never knowing what it's like to have a dog?"
39. Which idea suggested that product, or a person is just like you-typical everyday person or activity?
40. Which idea suggests that you follow crowd and should join because othershave joined?
41. "Cigarette smoke contains over 4, 800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. So why start smoking?" is an example of which persuasive technique?
42. If you are writing a persuasive essay about pets, and you tell a story about how your cat comes downstairs at only a certain time of the night, what technique did you use?
43. What words in this passage are examples of loaded language? "Texas-Brand cookies are baked by and for proud Texans! We use local ingredients, local workers, and local stores to bring our delicious cookies right into your Texas home. Now you can show how much you love your state-in a scrumptious way!"
44. What is the role of emotional appeal in advertising?
45. Have you ever wondered why we should recycle? Think about the impact we could make if every person recycled just one plastic bottle. Can you imagine the difference it would make for our environment?
46. Every person in this room needs a computer.
47. If an ad tries to scare you into doing or buying something, it is using:
48. Your family is depending on you.
49. Which type of propaganda uses negative terms to "call out" another brand in comparison to their own?
50. Which of the following is an example of appeal to emotion?
51. What type of imagery is used to build a sense of what something sounds like?
52. "Town Hall? Clown Hall if we consider the Mayor's latest comments" is an example of
53. The use of exaggeration for effect.
54. Using loaded language means using words that have either strong positive or negative association to their meaning.
55. Hyperbole is another word for
56. Which of the following is a persuasive technique that involves using facts and statistics to support an argument?
57. If an advertisement attempts to persuade viewers by using logic and presents evidence from research studies, the technique is .....
58. What are the three categories in which persuasive strategies are divided?
59. Statistical Data consists of .....
60. Individual phrases can use more than one persuasive technique