This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Techniques – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Techniques Quiz 20 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which DARCFOREST technique is being used:Having a part-time job in high school is a fantastic way for young people to learn about the balance of earning & spending money as well as time management and personal responsibility. A) Emotive language. B) Rhetorical question. C) Opinion. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opinion. 2. In the slightly different acronym "INAFOREST" , what do the "I" and "N" stand for? A) Illiteration and nouns. B) Imperatives and "name an expert". C) Illustrations and numbers. D) Imperatives and "nice adjectives". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Imperatives and "name an expert". 3. Together, we can save the environment and leave a clean future for our children. A) Repetition. B) Metaphor. C) Slogan. D) Inclusive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive language. 4. Which persuasive technique uses negative names for the "enemy or opposition so that the audience has an emotional response to them and are immediately biased against them? A) Euphemisms. B) Hyperbole. C) Camaraderie. D) Name-calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Name-calling. 5. Which persuasive technique is this?When three adjectives or descriptive words are used together to make them stand out. A) Repetition. B) Rule of three. C) Criticise others' ideas. D) Rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rule of three. 6. Which DARCFOREST strategy is being used:Studies show that children in low-and lower-middle-income countries have already lost nearly four months of schooling since the start of the pandemic, compared to six weeks of loss in high-income countries. A) Opinion. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical question. D) Statistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statistic. 7. Which of the AFOREST persuasive devices is being used here? "Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me thine ears, " A) Repetition. B) Emotive Language. C) Alliteration. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Three. 8. When you use numbers or evidence to support your views. A) Hyperbole. B) Controversial statements. C) Stereotypes. D) Facts & statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Facts & statistics. 9. When you say something which is likely to cause offence to some. A) Hyperbole. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Statistic. D) Controversial statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Controversial statement. 10. What is the definition of PERSUADE? A) To convince one to think or act differently. B) To force someone to do something against their will. C) To ignore someone's opinion completely. D) To provide evidence without any opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To convince one to think or act differently. 11. The Dr. Pepper "Fansville" commercial is an example of which logical fallacy? A) Ad hominem. B) Loaded terms. C) Bandwagon. D) Leading questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bandwagon. 12. A Simile is defined as: A) A question that doesn't need to be answered because the answer is made obvious. B) A comparison between two things which often uses the words 'like' or 'as'. C) The use of a mocking tone to convey contempt. D) A joke that relies on the different meanings of a word or words that sound similar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A comparison between two things which often uses the words 'like' or 'as'. 13. The explicit or direct meaning of a word or expression, as distinguished from the ideas or feelings it suggests. A) Negative association. B) Connotation. C) Emotional response. D) Denotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Denotation. 14. Which technique involves making a large group feel personally addressed by using language such as 'you' in marketing messages? A) Objective reporting. B) Symbolic representation. C) First-person narrative. D) Synthetic personalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Synthetic personalization. 15. Select which category this statement falls under: "Once people had access to that date, Facebook has no way of knowing for sure what they did with that data. The only information that is completely private is bank and credit card information. Facebook was fined $ 135.7 million." A) Facts/Evidence. B) Explanation/Analysis. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facts/Evidence. 16. Speakers appeal to ..... , or reason, by offering clear, rational ideas and using specific details, examples, facts, statistics, or expert testimony to back them up. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Persona. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 17. What are reasons that back up your thesis called? A) Thesis. B) Supporting arguments. C) Evidence. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting arguments. 18. If a person hoards garbage and other things in their home, as a result there is no space left to be filled. Many rodents see that as an opportunity to move in. The same principle applies when we put things that are bad for us into our body. A) Emotive words. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Analogy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analogy. 19. Which DARCFOREST technique is being used:The five year old was hungry, tired and in pain. A) Triplet. B) Rhetorical question. C) Alliteration. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Triplet. 20. Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem attack? A) "This politician has strong evidence for his claims.". B) "The data supports the politician's argument.". C) "Let's discuss the main points of the argument.". D) "Don't listen to this politician, he is a hypocrite.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Don't listen to this politician, he is a hypocrite.". 21. Repetition is defined as: A) Repeated words and phrases to emphasise particular ideas. B) Statistics and other forms of data that are often used to persuade. C) Words that give further information about a verb. D) A figure of speech which creates a comparison between two different things by describing one thing as another. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repeated words and phrases to emphasise particular ideas. 22. A scientist from Harvard university says that cookout trays make your face 10% fatter every bite. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 23. Which persuasive technique is used to persuade the audience that your opinion is true, because it is backed up by notable people? A) Colloquial Language. B) Attack. C) Modality. D) Expert opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expert opinion. 24. Pain-free, tear-free, care-free. A) Slogan. B) Inclusive language. C) Repetition. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repetition. 25. A Metaphor is defined as: A) An exaggeration. B) The use of words such as 'we' or 'our' to create the impression that the writer and the reader are on the same side of the issue. C) A series of well-ordered ideas supported by evidence. D) A figure of speech which creates a comparison between two different things by describing one thing as another. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A figure of speech which creates a comparison between two different things by describing one thing as another. 26. What is it called when you raise the opposite viewpoint and 'knock it back'? A) Loaded Terms. B) Claim. C) Statistics. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterargument. 27. When you offer ways out of the problems you raise. A) Repetition. B) Possible solutions. C) Personal experience. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Possible solutions. 28. What is the term for a statement that is presented as a fact but lacks evidence? A) Persuasion. B) Claim. C) Argument. D) Assertion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assertion. 29. Which sentence best represents Logos? A) "Experts say this is the best product in the market.". B) "If you don't buy this, you'll regret it later!". C) "Research shows that students who study daily improve their grades by 20%.". D) "This brand has been trusted by millions of customers.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Research shows that students who study daily improve their grades by 20%.". 30. A persuasive text ..... A) Informs readers. B) Is always political or religious. C) Encourages readers to read more. D) Attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint. 31. Sophia, Noah, and Grace are working on a school project about marketing techniques. They stumbled upon a technique where a product shows love for their country. Can you help them identify what this technique is called? A) Patriotism marketing. B) Nationalistic marketing. C) Country-loving marketing. D) Patriotic marketing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Patriotic marketing. 32. Mudslinging (Insults) A) To praise an opponent's qualifications. B) To provide evidence for a claim. C) To ignore the opponent's arguments. D) To attack the credibility of an opponent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To attack the credibility of an opponent. 33. What is this?If you read for 20 minutes a day you will see 1.8 million words a year. A) Rhetorical question. B) Alliteration. C) Rule of Three. D) Facts and statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Facts and statistics. 34. What does 'Emotional Appeal' mean? A) A persuasive technique that targets the audience's emotions to influence their decision. B) A method of presenting facts and statistics to persuade an audience. C) A strategy that focuses on logical reasoning and evidence to convince others. D) A technique that uses humor and entertainment to engage the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A persuasive technique that targets the audience's emotions to influence their decision. 35. Which technique is being used in this sentence? "Isn't it time you treated yourself to something special?" A) Metaphor. B) Emotive language. C) Statistics. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical question. 36. A way to appeal to LOGOS is ..... A) Use statistics and data to prove a point. B) Show how you can be trusted. C) Show pictures that make people feel a certain way. D) Cite the research you used. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use statistics and data to prove a point. 37. 'If you don't want gum disease, then you should brush regularly.' A) Appeal to reason. B) Appeal to emotion. C) Repetition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to reason. 38. Which persuasive technique is being used in this sentence? "Studies show that 95% of students who study regularly perform better in exams." A) Rhetorical Question. B) Statistics. C) Repetition. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistics. 39. What is 'Star Power' in advertising? A) Using celebrities to promote a product to attract attention and credibility. B) A marketing strategy that focuses on social media influencers. C) A technique that involves using bright colors and bold fonts in ads. D) A method of advertising that relies solely on customer testimonials. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using celebrities to promote a product to attract attention and credibility. 40. Sarcasm is defined as: A) A joke that relies on the different meanings of a word or words that sound similar. B) The use of a mocking tone to convey contempt. C) A question that doesn't need to be answered because the answer is made obvious. D) A comparison between two things which often uses the words 'like' or 'as'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The use of a mocking tone to convey contempt. 41. Which persuasive technique is a persuasive device used to influence the audience or emphasize a point? A) Attack. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Expert opinion. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 42. Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold? Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too. A) A conclusion. B) A reason. C) A disagreement. D) A point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A reason. 43. Which technique is being used in this sentence? "Fast, fresh, fabulous food." A) Hyperbole. B) Repetition. C) Emotive language. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 44. Decide whether the following statement is a fact or opinion.According to the recent results of the tests, we can see that most children performed better on coding than on computational thinking. A) Fact. B) Opinion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fact. 45. Which persuasive technique is a comparison between two things that are unrelated? A) Modality. B) Attack. C) Metaphor. D) Expert opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Metaphor. 46. Using ETHOS in persuasion A) Uses emotional appeals. B) Uses lots of facts and statistics. C) Aims to hook audience. D) Uses a credible person, expert, organization, or celebrity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uses a credible person, expert, organization, or celebrity. 47. Imagine Isla, Abigail, and Henry are in a marketing team. They are discussing Diversion/Distraction. Do you remember what it is? A) Approaches they use to persuade consumers to make a purchase. B) Methods they use to engage consumers in their marketing campaigns. C) Techniques they use to attract consumers' attention. D) Tactics or strategies they use to divert or distract consumers' attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tactics or strategies they use to divert or distract consumers' attention. 48. Emotional appeals A) Makes the reader feel nothing. B) The reader is left not knowing what has happened and feels confused. C) The reader becomes emotional because of the way something is written. They could become happy, excited or sad based on the way something is described. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The reader becomes emotional because of the way something is written. They could become happy, excited or sad based on the way something is described. 49. Which technique is present in this question? "How much longer will we allow this injustice to continue?" A) Anecdote. B) Emotive language. C) Rhetorical question. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical question. 50. Which of these relate to 'contrast'? A) Highlight differences between two things. B) Invoke national pride. C) Use similes and metaphors. D) Appeal to the audience's trust. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Highlight differences between two things. 51. Connecting with the emotions (loyalty, pity, fear, love, peace, justice, etc.) of the audience. A) Appeal to Prestige. B) Appeal to Emotions. C) Testimonials. D) Card Stacking/Glittering Generalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to Emotions. 52. Which of the following statements about imagery is true? A) Imagery is irrelevant in persuasive writing. B) Imagery is a technique that only appeals to logic. C) Imagery helps direct the reader's understanding through vivid description that brings a scene to life. D) Imagery is only used in poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imagery helps direct the reader's understanding through vivid description that brings a scene to life. 53. When you use information/stories from your own life or the life of someone close to you to make an argument. A) Anecdote or personal story. B) Opinions of others. C) Statistics. D) Hypothetical situation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdote or personal story. 54. Which of these questions is the best persuasive rhetorical question? A) Are you ready to quit smoking?. B) Is smoking a stinky cigarette worth 5 years of your life?. C) Isn't that crazy?. D) Why do people smoke?. E) Do you know anything about the effects of cigarettes?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is smoking a stinky cigarette worth 5 years of your life?. 55. Which DARCFOREST technique is being used:If you ever begin smoking, you will be forever stuck in the stinky sinkhole of cigarettes. A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical question. C) Triplet. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 56. An Anecdote is defined as: A) A short, personal story which is often used to illustrate a point. B) Writers often attack and criticise those who disagree with them. C) A deliberately one-sided case for the writer's point of view, ignoring the counter arguments that more logical articles might consider. D) Everyday language used by writers to make them seem down-to-earth, practical and realistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A short, personal story which is often used to illustrate a point. 57. Identify the persuasive technique used in this sentence:'Join the millions who have already switched to our service!' A) Testimonial. B) Bandwagon. C) Emotional Appeal. D) Logical Appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bandwagon. 58. What is the purpose of using statistics in persuasion? A) To provide evidence that supports the argument and makes it more convincing. B) To confuse the audience and distract from the main point. C) To make the argument appear more complex and sophisticated. D) To provide irrelevant information that does not support the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide evidence that supports the argument and makes it more convincing. 59. Which of the following is NOT a DARCFOREST persuasive technique? A) Citation. B) Direct address. C) Emotive language. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citation. 60. We need media for the public, designed by the public, empathetic towards the public. A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) Antistrophe. D) Anaphora. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Antistrophe. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Techniques Quiz 1Persuasive Techniques Quiz 2Persuasive Techniques Quiz 3Persuasive Techniques Quiz 4Persuasive Techniques Quiz 5Persuasive Techniques Quiz 6Persuasive Techniques Quiz 7Persuasive Techniques Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books