This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Techniques – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Techniques Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Find an example of parallelism in a famous speech. A) "I have a dream" from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. B) We hold these truths to be self-evident from the Declaration of Independence. C) To be or not to be from Shakespeare's Hamlet. D) Ask not what your country can do for you from JFK's inaugural address. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I have a dream" from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. 2. Which technique involves making an argument by appealing to the audience's sense of logic and reason? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Kairos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 3. False causality is ..... A) Something that sounds pragmatic (use a dictionary!) and always is. B) Ideas that are repeated over and over. C) Basing a claim on erroneous (use a dictionary!) statements like, "if I only eat two meals a day, I will not be overweight.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Basing a claim on erroneous (use a dictionary!) statements like, "if I only eat two meals a day, I will not be overweight.". 4. A counter argument is A) Part of a poem. B) What the author is writing about. C) What the writer believes. D) An argument against the claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An argument against the claim. 5. Which rhetorical device involves the use of similar grammatical structures or patterns? A) Antithesis. B) Hyperbole. C) Parallelism. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallelism. 6. "Finger Lickin' Good" is an example of what? A) Command. B) Rule of three. C) Rhetorical question. D) Slogan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Slogan. 7. Choose the word that best fits the definition:Uses the declarations of a famous person or an "expert" to give the product or idea credibility. A statement in support of a product, person, etc. A) Tortoise. B) Endorsement/testimonial. C) Bandwagon. D) Transfer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Endorsement/testimonial. 8. A verbal, written, or recorded communication sent to or left for a recipient who cannot be contacted directly. A) Faulty reasoning. B) Hyperbole. C) Essay. D) Message. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Message. 9. Technique that makes a product/service seem very exclusive and superior.If you own this product, it will make you better than other people. A) Bandwagon. B) Emotional appeal. C) Testimonial. D) Snob appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Snob appeal. 10. All of the following describe the technique of Statistics except- A) A. Numbers/Percentages. B) B. Deals with the collection, analysis and presentation of masses of numerical data. C) C. Can be one-sided or misleading. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Can be one-sided or misleading. 11. By telling the reader to do something as a result of reading an article, the author is using a ..... A) Emotional appeal. B) Call to action. C) Passionate tone. D) Expert opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 12. An advertisement of people enjoying themselves while drinking Pepsi is an example of which persuasive technique? A) Silos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 13. Which appeal focuses on logical reasoning and evidence? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 14. What does Avante Garde mean in persuasive techniques? A) The suggestion that using a product puts the user ahead of the times. B) A technique that appeals to tradition and nostalgia. C) A method that emphasizes the safety and reliability of a product. D) A strategy that focuses on celebrity endorsements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The suggestion that using a product puts the user ahead of the times. 15. Choose the word that best fits this definition:Overstates how well something works or how important it is. A) Snob appeal/appeal to prestige. B) Exaggeration. C) Bandwagon. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exaggeration. 16. Which of the following phrases has a negative connotation? A) 'health issue'. B) 'health crisis'. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'health crisis'. 17. The suggestion that some almost miraculous discovery makes the product exceptionally effective. A) Magic Words. B) Transfer. C) Avante Garde. D) Patriotism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Magic Words. 18. What are Magic Words in persuasive techniques? A) Words or phrases that suggest a product has miraculous qualities, making it seem exceptionally effective. B) Common phrases used in everyday conversation to persuade others. C) Technical jargon that confuses the audience into agreeing. D) Simple words that have no significant impact on persuasion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Words or phrases that suggest a product has miraculous qualities, making it seem exceptionally effective. 19. In the context of advertising, what does the term 'bandwagon' refer to? A) A tactic that uses scientific evidence to support a claim. B) A strategy that highlights the unique features of a product. C) A method that suggests everyone is using a product, so you should too. D) A technique that uses celebrities to endorse a product. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A method that suggests everyone is using a product, so you should too. 20. A position of strong feeling for or against an issue may mean you have a ..... A) Evidence. B) Bias. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 21. What are Weasel Words? A) Words that are used to confuse the listener or reader. B) Words that create an impression that something specific has been said when in fact it has not. C) Words that are always used in a positive context. D) Words that are used to describe a specific animal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that create an impression that something specific has been said when in fact it has not. 22. According to the latest research by the World Health Organization, reducing sugar intake can significantly decrease the risk of chronic diseases. (Identify the technique) A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 23. Used to make a product appear so new that you will want to be the first to have it and only super cool people like you will even know about it A) Avant-garde. B) Rhetorical claim. C) Patriotism. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avant-garde. 24. What is the term for the establishment of authority and reliability to gain the confidence and trust of the audience? A) Exaggeration. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 25. How is divide the persuasive strategies? A) The facts and the problems. B) The pathos, logos and ethos. C) The strategies of creativity and thinking starategies. D) The suggestions and the defects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The pathos, logos and ethos. 26. What technique is described here?Language specifically chosen to evoke an emotional response. A) Emotional words. B) Language for effect. C) Emotive language. D) Sad words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 27. The term "Logos" refers to: A) Involves statistics. B) Try to convince. C) A celebrity endorses a product. D) An appeal to logic or reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An appeal to logic or reason. 28. Expert opinion is: A) Using emotional language. B) Being persuasive. C) Saying '65%' of people etc. D) Asking a specialist for comment on the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Asking a specialist for comment on the topic. 29. Which persuasive technique involves using a well-known person to endorse a product or idea? A) Testimonial. B) Bandwagon. C) Name Calling. D) Emotional Appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Testimonial. 30. Using ..... is very persuasive as it makes the reader see the author as knowledgeable and the argument as more logical or reliable. Example:statistics or research findings A) Cause and Effect. B) Evidence. C) Formal Language. D) Generalisations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 31. Which persuasive technique matches this definition? Persuading people to do or think something because "everyone else is doing it" or "everyone else thinks this." A) Testimonial. B) Bandwagon. C) Emotional Appeal. D) Loaded Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bandwagon. 32. A type of persuasive technique that features average, everyday people. A) Plain Folks. B) Endorsement. C) Snob Appeal. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plain Folks. 33. Implies that Honey Nut Cheerios is every person in America's favorite cereal. A) Faulty Reasoning. B) Exagerration. C) Bandwagon Appeal. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bandwagon Appeal. 34. The use of a celebrity or expert to influence the buyer. A) Card Stacking. B) Plain Folks. C) Testimonial. D) Glittering Generalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Testimonial. 35. If the koalas are not culled they will become diseased, starving and helpless. Is an example of ..... A) Statistics and numbers. B) Rule of three. C) Appeal to logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rule of three. 36. Which type of persuasive technique is being used?Because two of the girls on the basketball team are tall, you can conclude that all basketball players are tall. A) Statistics. B) Generalization. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generalization. 37. When authors saying something is the best or most amazing, they are using: A) Word choice. B) Exaggeration. C) Contradictory statement. D) Misleading statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exaggeration. 38. Having both male and female influences in a child's upbringing is extremely important. This is why traditional families raise more well-adjusted children. A) Appeal to common sense. B) Appeal to Justice. C) Appeal to family values. D) Appeal to sense of fairness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to family values. 39. Facts in persuasive writing should be based on opinions. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. An error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid A) Logical Fallacy. B) Denotation. C) Connotation. D) False Analogy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logical Fallacy. 41. Identify the persuasive technique:'It is freedom we want, it is freedom we need, it is freedom we will get.' A) Statistics. B) Repetition. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 42. "Cigarette smoke contains over 4, 800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. So why start smoking?" Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 43. We are writing a persuasive letter to Representative Mike Bost in order to ..... A) Advocate in favor of funding CHIP. B) Advocate against funding CHIP. C) Try to get free CHIPs and salsa. D) Fix our chipped teeth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Advocate in favor of funding CHIP. 44. "We all have a role to play to conserve our precious resources." This is an example of A) Attack. B) Sarcasm. C) Exclusive language. D) Inclusive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive language. 45. Rule of Three is A) When groups of 3 adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable. B) The power of the mind to think and form judgments logically; it is used to appeal to the rationality of an audience. C) The reoccurrence of certain words or phrases and it is used to emphasize certain ideas, and make them more memorable. D) The establishment of authority and reliability, and is used to gain the confidence and trust of the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When groups of 3 adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable. 46. When we do our research, we need to write down bibliographic information (author, title, publisher, etc.) because ..... A) Then we know where our information came from. B) We need it for our citations. C) We have to give credit to the original source. D) All 3 answers are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All 3 answers are true. 47. 'Are we going to accept that we can't change our behaviour?'-What persuasive technique has been used here? A) Praise. B) Alliteration. C) Evidence. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical question. 48. 'In Iraq 50, 538 deaths have been caused by terrorism since 2000.' This is an example of: A) Appeal to hip pocket. B) Appeal to tradition and custom. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 49. When you offer a prediction about how things could be in the future. A) Rhetorical Question. B) Repetition. C) Inclusive Language. D) Hypothetical Scenario. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hypothetical Scenario. 50. Our food is healthy, fresh, and delicious. A) Repetition. B) List of three. C) Rhetorical questions. D) Attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) List of three. 51. It makes sense that we do this because it's on the way to our destination. A) Inclusive language. B) Logical argument. C) Evaluative vocab. D) Appeal to emotions or values. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logical argument. 52. Use of a mocking tone to convey contempt ..... A) Emotive Language. B) Sarcasm. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sarcasm. 53. If you want to make a product look good you should create an advertisement with which kind of bias? A) Positive. B) Neutral. C) Negative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Positive. 54. Comparing two things in order to make a point is a A) Connotation. B) Analogy. C) Metaphor. D) Exaggeration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analogy. 55. When you use the claim you are trying to make as proof of that claim, you are using circular reasoning. Which of these do you think does this? A) Prius is a great car because it is well made, safe, and gets good gas mileage. B) The mayor wants a mall in our town for more money. The fact that he wants this mall is proof that he is greedy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The mayor wants a mall in our town for more money. The fact that he wants this mall is proof that he is greedy. 56. Which is an example of pathos? A) When I was a young girl, I was told I could never be in politics. Now, I am Governor. B) Approximately 72% of the people you interact with on a daily basis have a tattoo, mostly hidden by their clothing. C) As a person with experience in fighting fires in the West, I can tell you from experience that this is unlike any fire we have ever come across. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When I was a young girl, I was told I could never be in politics. Now, I am Governor. 57. Which of the following uses persuasive skills? A) A set of rules. B) A trailer of a movie. C) A birthday card. D) A novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A trailer of a movie. 58. Snarl Words are an example of ..... A) Loaded Language. B) Ethical Appeals. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loaded Language. 59. What is persuasive writing? A) Writing in which the author tells a story. B) Informing an audience about a topic. C) The series of events in a story. D) Arguments used to convince someone to believe a particular point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Arguments used to convince someone to believe a particular point of view. 60. Blaming others for something you did wrong or blaming a group of individuals for something they are not actually responsible for ..... A) Bandwagon Technique. B) Card Stacking. C) Scapegoating. D) Fear Mongering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scapegoating. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Techniques Quiz 1Persuasive Techniques Quiz 2Persuasive Techniques Quiz 3Persuasive Techniques Quiz 5Persuasive Techniques Quiz 6Persuasive Techniques Quiz 7Persuasive Techniques Quiz 8Persuasive Techniques Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books