This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Techniques – Quiz 48 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Techniques Quiz 48 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. An Analogy is defined as: A) Describing words to characterise something in a particular way. B) Words that give further information about a verb. C) The use of words beginning with the same letter or sound. D) A comparison between two things to illustrate a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A comparison between two things to illustrate a point. 2. Which of the following is included in the lesson content? A) Definition and examples of the most common types of argumentative fallacies. B) A list of famous philosophers. C) Techniques for public speaking. D) Rules for classroom behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Definition and examples of the most common types of argumentative fallacies. 3. What is the technique called when a product is associated with something already liked or trusted? A) Transfer. B) Appeal to Emotion. C) Plain Folks. D) Name Calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transfer. 4. Which persuasive technique is used to persuade an audience by logical thought, fact and rationality. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 5. Which technique is the writer using to persuade the reader in this example? "If we don't act now to protect our oceans, future generations will suffer the consequences!" A) Emotive Language. B) Facts. C) Testimonial. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive Language. 6. Appeal to Patriotism A) Referring to national customs or questioning the loyalty of opponents. B) Promoting international cooperation and understanding. C) Encouraging criticism of government policies. D) Advocating for global citizenship. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Referring to national customs or questioning the loyalty of opponents. 7. Which of the following best describes the use of statistics in writing? A) Presenting numerical data to strengthen an argument. B) Sharing a personal anecdote to illustrate a point. C) Using a metaphor to create imagery. D) Making a joke to entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presenting numerical data to strengthen an argument. 8. Which technique involves persuading people by suggesting that a product or idea is popular or widely accepted? A) Testimonial. B) Bandwagon. C) Glittering Generalities. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bandwagon. 9. Select which category this statement falls under:This is important to know because with no privacy someone can hack us and can track us and that can cause people stealing things and or kidnapped or killed or hold captive. A) Facts/Evidence. B) Explanation/Analysis. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explanation/Analysis. 10. Colloquial language 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: D) Everyday language used by writers to make them seem down-to-earth, practical and realistic. 11. Including lots of numbers and researched data to back up your opinion is using which technique? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Counter argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 12. Which of the following best describes the function of an expletive in a sentence? A) It adds emphasis to the surrounding words. B) It provides rhythm. C) It introduces a metaphor. D) It asks a rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It adds emphasis to the surrounding words. 13. Inflation rates have a strong hold on hardworking Jamaicans, daily choking the life out of their economy and bleeding the citizens dry. A) Emotive Words. B) Direct personal appeal. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive Words. 14. Appeals to Common Sense, Decency/Morality A) Linking one's opinion to basic moral standards or understanding. B) Using statistical data to support an argument. C) Citing expert opinions without evidence. D) Appealing to emotions rather than logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Linking one's opinion to basic moral standards or understanding. 15. Which of the following is most likely a rhetorical question in persuasive writing? A) Who would like to eat an ice cream now?. B) What gift would you like for your birthday?. C) Would you like to have a luxury holiday in a game reserve?. D) Who is your favourite celebrity?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Would you like to have a luxury holiday in a game reserve?. 16. Adverbs are defined as: A) Describing words to characterise something in a particular way. B) Words that give further information about a verb. C) The use of words beginning with the same letter or sound. D) A comparison between two things to illustrate a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that give further information about a verb. 17. Teenagers:hoody wearing wannabe gangsters with plastic spinners. A) Stereotype. B) List of three. C) Personal experience. D) Persuasive phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stereotype. 18. ('I need a car:it would make me more independent; save me money; improve my life.) A) Appeal to reason. B) Appeal to emotion. C) Repetition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to reason. 19. Identify the technique in this example: "This revolutionary product will transform your daily routine!" A) Hyperbole. B) Repetition. C) Alliteration. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyperbole. 20. Most of the writers use anecdote to ..... A) Tell a story. B) Deal with differences of opinions. C) Share helpful tips on making a living. D) Impart a lesson in an entertaining way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Impart a lesson in an entertaining way. 21. Which of the following best describes the use of parallel structure in writing? A) Repeating the same word for emphasis. B) The repetition of similar grammatical forms in a piece of writing. C) Using metaphors to compare ideas. D) Changing sentence length for effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The repetition of similar grammatical forms in a piece of writing. 22. Catchy phrases conveying the goals of a campaign A) Slogans. B) Testimonials. C) Name-Calling. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slogans. 23. 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) Opinion. B) Counterclaim. C) Rhetorical question. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 24. 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". 25. Together, we can save the environment and leave a clean future for our children. A) Metaphor. B) Repetition. C) Inclusive language. D) Slogan. 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