This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Techniques – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Techniques Quiz 33 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Norcross."This is an example of ..... A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Datos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 2. Something that someone thinks but cannot be proved is a/an A) Plot. B) Dream. C) Fact. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion. 3. Argument is ..... A) A personal idea or preference. B) Using mostly emotion to convince someone of something. C) Using evidence and reasoning to convince someone of something. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using evidence and reasoning to convince someone of something. 4. The two general purposes of persuasion in speaking or writing are to: A) Convince an audience to adopt an opinion or perform an action. B) Convince an audience to care about an issue. C) Convince an audience to start a riot. D) Convince an audience that there is a worldwide conspiracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convince an audience to adopt an opinion or perform an action. 5. What are some common persuasive techniques used in writing? A) Statistical data analysis. B) Emotional appeals, logical reasoning, repetition, anecdotes, and addressing counterarguments. C) Historical references. D) Creative writing styles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional appeals, logical reasoning, repetition, anecdotes, and addressing counterarguments. 6. When something tries to remind you of a happy, past event, the author is appealing to your sense of ..... A) Understatement. B) Overstatement. C) Nostalgia. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nostalgia. 7. The old "Subway Song" which went something like "5, 5 dollar, 5 dollar foot longs!!!!" is an example of ..... A) Repetition. B) Celebrity endorsement. C) Bandwagon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 8. Cliches A) A word that makes the reader confused. B) An expression that is used a lot such as "fit as a fiddle" . C) A long story that goes no where. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An expression that is used a lot such as "fit as a fiddle" . 9. Uses "everyday people" to appeal to middle class audiences A) Emotional appeal. B) Transfer. C) Plain folk. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plain folk. 10. My meal was cold, tasteless and inedible A) Emotive language. B) Tripling. C) Alliteration. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tripling. 11. What is the term for using positive words to evoke emotions without providing evidence? A) Name Calling. B) Glittering Generalities. C) Transfer. D) Plain Folks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Glittering Generalities. 12. What is a claim in persuasive writing? A) A statement that is universally accepted as true. B) A topic/issue you are trying to persuade an audience on. C) A personal opinion that lacks evidence. D) A conclusion drawn from statistical data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A topic/issue you are trying to persuade an audience on. 13. Which technique involves using startling or controversial statements? A) Shock tactics. B) Self-interest appeal. C) Generalizations. D) Anaphora. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shock tactics. 14. If global warming continues, our children will not have a planet to call their home. A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 15. What is the purpose of using the rule of three in persuasive writing? A) To have a strong and stable argument that is said to be certain. B) To make the argument sound more dramatic. C) To emphasize the sentence to convince the reader to make a difference. D) To make the text more memorable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To make the text more memorable. 16. People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't, so we should eat chocolate. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 17. Our sleepy tea will have you sleeping like a baby! A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) Slogan. D) Nominalisation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simile. 18. What is the main purpose of using 'Glittering Generalities' in advertising? A) To provide detailed information about the product. B) To use vague and appealing words to evoke emotions. C) To compare the product with competitors. D) To use statistics and facts to support claims. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To use vague and appealing words to evoke emotions. 19. Identify the technique used in this example: "Our product is not just good, it's the best on the market!" A) Repetition. B) Hyperbole. C) Statistics. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hyperbole. 20. What does the term 'Name Calling' refer to in persuasive techniques? A) A technique that involves attacking a person or group instead of addressing the argument. B) A method of appealing to emotions rather than logic. C) A strategy that involves using statistics to support an argument. D) A way of presenting a counterargument to strengthen one's position. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A technique that involves attacking a person or group instead of addressing the argument. 21. A persuasive technique that shows when someone wants to be an expert, show what should be right in society, or as an authority figure A) Logical appeal. B) Persuasive text. C) Emotional appeal. D) Ethical appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethical appeal. 22. Which term refers to language that is casual, often includes slang, and is commonly used in everyday conversation? A) Academic vocabulary. B) Colloquial language. C) Metaphorical speech. D) Formal register. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colloquial language. 23. Which persuasive technique appeals to emotions? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 24. If her years as a firefighter taught her anything, it's that caution is the best policy. A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 25. Which of the following best describes alliteration? A) The repetition of sound at the end of words. B) The repetition of sound at the start of words. C) The use of contrasting ideas in a sentence. D) The inclusion of a rhyme scheme in poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The repetition of sound at the start of words. 26. What is a chatty style in communication? A) Informal, conversational tone to make communication more relatable. B) Using fear to motivate the audience. C) Creating vivid mental pictures. D) Using exaggerated statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal, conversational tone to make communication more relatable. 27. Over 75% of students felt that ..... A) Expert opinion. B) Emotive language. C) Use of statistics. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of statistics. 28. What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing? A) To entertain the reader and provide humor. B) To support claims and make arguments more convincing. C) To confuse the audience and create doubt. D) To summarize the main points of the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support claims and make arguments more convincing. 29. 'You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words ..... ' Is an example of A) Repetition. B) Rhetorical question. C) Emotive language. D) Triplet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 30. What is bandwagoning? A) Making it seem like everyone else agrees with the point. B) Using fear to influence the audience. C) Creating vivid mental pictures. D) Using exaggerated statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making it seem like everyone else agrees with the point. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesPersuasive Techniques Quiz 1Persuasive Techniques Quiz 2Persuasive Techniques Quiz 3Persuasive Techniques Quiz 4Persuasive Techniques Quiz 5Persuasive Techniques Quiz 6Persuasive Techniques Quiz 7Persuasive Techniques Quiz 8Persuasive Techniques Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books