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Persuasive Techniques Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

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1. ..... is a writer's position on a problem or an issue.
2. Reread lines 19-24 does the author provide enough evidence to support her claim?
3. Rhetorical questions are questions asked to make a point, rather than get an answer. What are rhetorical questions used for in persuasive texts?
4. Ethical appeal; convince the audience of character or credibility, prove worth listening to
5. "An advertisement using ..... will give you the evidence and statistics you need to fully understand what the product does." The sentence refers to:
6. To demonstrate a point of the argument.
7. Speaker/Writer Trust
8. An ad that uses numbers, studies, or verifiable information utilizes:
9. 'Angry people ate all the donuts'-What persuasive technique has been used here?
10. The suggestion that you should join the crowd or be on the winning side by using a product
11. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following sentence."Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
12. Euphemisms are .....
13. Which of these phrases contains the strongest emotive language?
14. What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
15. ..... is the use of loaded words to create negative feelings about a person, group, or thing.
16. What are some common types of statistical evidence?
17. What type of appeal taps into the desire to belong to a group and do it because others are doing it?
18. 'Are you stupid?'-What persuasive technique has been used here?
19. Which persuasive technique involves using emotional stories to connect with the audience?
20. What is the technique here? "I remember when I first visited the small village in Africa. The children had to walk miles just to get a drink of water. It was a heartbreaking sight."
21. What is sarcasm typically used for in writing?
22. I've been a member of our school's environmental club for the past three years. Today, I stand here to share some ideas of what we can do to make our community a little bit greener.
23. Which persuasive technique is this?Dr Michael Brown states that the medication is of no risk to patients.
24. Commands phrases demanding someone to do something
25. Which verb below is an example of purpose?
26. Using a personal story to become more relatable to the reader.
27. What is the technique here? '' Join the fight against climate change today. Recycle, reduce, reuse!"
28. Which of the following is an example of 'card stacking'?
29. The purpose of appeal to patriotism is:
30. Persuades people to buy their product by offering an extra perk like a discount or something for free
31. Which of the following is an example of the category "logos" ?
32. How can you tell if a text is persuasive?
33. In advertising, which technique uses the idea that 'everyone is doing it' to persuade people to join in?
34. In advertising, what technique is used when only positive information is presented to make a product look better?
35. Uses vague words and phrases
36. Which type of persuasive technique is being used?Friends will never let you down, no matter what.
37. A type of persuasive technique that uses a celebrity or well-known person to make you interested in a product or idea.
38. Words or phrases that are designed to get a specific reaction/emotional response
39. What is the purpose of providing evidence in your persuasive essay?
40. Language used to make the reader feel certain emotions. Usually strong words and imagery are used.
41. Persuades a consumer by presenting information in fact form by using numbers and data
42. The speaker or the company presents themselves as an average Joe or common person
43. Which type of persuasive technique is being used?80% of chewing gum is not disposed in the garbage. Please do your part and throw your gum away in the garbage can.
44. With this technique, the writer aims to directly address the reader, either personally or as a member of a shared group. This involves using such words as us, we, you, our.
45. Identify the persuasive technique used in the following sentences."There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
46. 'Tiger Woods endorses Nike' is an example of
47. Which persuasive technique is this?When I was younger, I used to play near the river behind my house. One day .....
48. "Walmart ..... Save money, live better."
49. What is the effect of using an expert's opinion?
50. Convinces people that they should buy a product because it will support their country and/or show the love they have for their country
51. ..... aims to gain the reader's confidence and the speaker's credibility.
52. Which persuasive technique has been used in the following: "Discover the exciting world of outside. Subscribe today."
53. Which persuasive technique in advertising involves using a famous person to endorse a product?
54. Choose the persuasive technique that fits this example:Attractive and fit Olympic athletes appear in a photo campaign ad for a new athletic wear company, encouraging folks to try it.
55. Which statement best defines the "Authoritative" persuasive technique?
56. Which type of persuasive technique is being used?Jeff went to the dealership looking to purchase a Chevy trucks but the salesman said that a lot of people have been purchasing Dodge because of its towing capabilities. Jeff the dealership driving in a Dodge.
57. This persuasive technique uses a spokesperson to appeal to the audience to influence you to want to copy their lifestyle.
58. Which persuasive technique involves using a famous person to endorse a product or idea?
59. What is Bandwagon in persuasive techniques?
60. 'We see a lot of fights down on this street, therefore we think that something should be done to solve the problem'-What persuasive technique has been used here?
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