This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Techniques – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Techniques Quiz 19 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of these phrases contains the strongest emotive language? A) "There are many homeless people in the city.". B) "Thousands of innocent children are left shivering on the streets every night.". C) "Some people do not have homes.". D) "Surveys show an increase in homelessness.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Thousands of innocent children are left shivering on the streets every night.". 2. What is the purpose of persuasive writing? A) To inform. B) To tell a story. C) To entertain. D) To convince. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To convince. 3. ..... is the use of loaded words to create negative feelings about a person, group, or thing. A) Emotional Appeal. B) Bandwagon. C) Endorsement. D) Name Calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Name Calling. 4. What are some common types of statistical evidence? A) Regression analysis and hypothesis testing only. B) Common types of statistical evidence include measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation coefficients, and p-values. C) Standard deviation and variance only. D) Mean and median only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Common types of statistical evidence include measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation coefficients, and p-values. 5. Which persuasive technique involves appealing to the audience's emotions to persuade them? A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 6. What type of appeal taps into the desire to belong to a group and do it because others are doing it? A) Bandwagon. B) Testimonial. C) Fallacy. D) Ethical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 7. 'Are you stupid?'-What persuasive technique has been used here? A) Logic and reason. B) Evidence. C) Rhetorical question. D) Praise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical question. 8. Which persuasive technique involves using emotional stories to connect with the audience? A) Logical Appeal. B) Emotional Appeal. C) Testimonial. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional Appeal. 9. 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." A) Repetition. B) Repetition. C) Anecdote. D) Direct address. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anecdote. 10. What is sarcasm typically used for in writing? A) To provide factual information. B) To mock or convey contempt. C) To offer a sincere compliment. D) To explain a concept in detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To mock or convey contempt. 11. Which of these is a STATISTIC? A) Chocolate is the best dessert!. B) 80% of people say they love chocolate. C) You should eat more chocolate. D) Imagine if chocolate disappeared forever!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 80% of people say they love chocolate. 12. 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. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 13. Which persuasive technique is this?Dr Michael Brown states that the medication is of no risk to patients. A) Exaggeration. B) Appeal to fear. C) Statistics. D) Expert opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expert opinion. 14. Commands phrases demanding someone to do something A) Opinions. B) Rhetorical Questions. C) Imperatives. D) Anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperatives. 15. Which verb below is an example of purpose? A) To persuade. B) To entertain. C) To inform. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 16. Using a personal story to become more relatable to the reader. A) Anecdote. B) Rhetorical question. C) Modal verbs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdote. 17. What is the technique here? '' Join the fight against climate change today. Recycle, reduce, reuse!" A) Modality. B) Imperative. C) Repetition. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Imperative. 18. Which of the following is an example of 'card stacking'? A) Using a celebrity to promote a product. B) Presenting only positive information about a product. C) Suggesting everyone is using the product. D) Using a catchy slogan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presenting only positive information about a product. 19. The purpose of appeal to patriotism is: A) To speak to the readers belief that everyone deserves fair treatment. B) To call on the readers national pride and loyalty to their country. C) To suggest that the readers interests should be placed in front of others. D) To make the reader remember an important word or phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To call on the readers national pride and loyalty to their country. 20. Persuades people to buy their product by offering an extra perk like a discount or something for free A) Bribery. B) Plain folks. C) Unique claim. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bribery. 21. Which of the following is an example of the category "logos" ? A) Sugar is not good for health. B) High sugar intake increases the risk of diabetes, according to recent studies. C) A teaspoon of stevia contains 25% of the sugar you need in your day. D) If you exceed the consumption of sugar, you can increase the risk of diabetes in a 80%, according to recent studies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If you exceed the consumption of sugar, you can increase the risk of diabetes in a 80%, according to recent studies. 22. How can you tell if a text is persuasive? A) A text is persuasive if it is very long and detailed. B) A text is persuasive if it is written in a formal tone without personal opinions. C) A text is persuasive if it uses emotional appeals, strong arguments, and rhetorical devices to influence the reader. D) A text is persuasive if it contains only facts and statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A text is persuasive if it uses emotional appeals, strong arguments, and rhetorical devices to influence the reader. 23. In advertising, which technique uses the idea that 'everyone is doing it' to persuade people to join in? A) Bandwagon. B) Testimonial. C) Plain Folks. D) Transfer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 24. In advertising, what technique is used when only positive information is presented to make a product look better? A) Card Stacking. B) Bandwagon. C) Testimonial. D) Plain Folks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Card Stacking. 25. Uses vague words and phrases A) Glittering generalities. B) Testimonial. C) Stereotyping. D) Appeal to fear. 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