Duplicate of Persuasion, Argument, and Text Features 2019

Question 1

Writers can use _____, or the exact wording from a source, to support an argument.

Accepted Answer

quotes

Question 2

A(n) _________is a broad conclusion using all-or-nothing words like always, never, or everyone.

Accepted Answer

overgeneralization

Question 3

What is bias?

Accepted Answer

leaning unfairly to one side of an issue

Question 4

Complimenting people or selling a product to make someone look good is what kind of appeal?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to vanity

Question 5

Maps, charts, pictures, and graphs

Accepted Answer

graphic aids

Question 6

______ is a persuasive technique that makes people feel as if their health/safety is in danger.

Accepted Answer

appeal to fear

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered WEAK support?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to Fear

Question 8

What is an example of a signal word that lets you know the text structure is CAUSE/EFFECT?

Accepted Answer

Because

Question 9

A _______ ______ is a question asked not for the purpose of receiving an answer, but to think

Accepted Answer

rhetorical question

Question 10

The Bandwagon persuasive technique aims to

Accepted Answer

make people feel like they belong to a group

Question 11

How can you tell the difference between these text structures: SEQUENCE and CHRONOLOGICAL?

Accepted Answer

Chronological mentions specific times or dates

Question 12

What does credible mean?

Accepted Answer

Trustworthy

Question 13

Examples, quotes, and statistics all count as ____________

Accepted Answer

support

Question 14

What is perspective?

Accepted Answer

author's view on an issue - pro/con, positive/negative

Question 15

A _______ is the author's thesis statement-- it is what they choose to defend/support.

Accepted Answer

claim

Question 16

_______ is a collection of data from research used as evidence to support a claim.

Accepted Answer

statistics

Question 17

A _______ is a persuasive technique that uses a famous person to speak about a topic.

Accepted Answer

testimonial

Question 18

Words with strong positive or negative associations are called

Accepted Answer

Loaded Language

Question 19

A ______ is a persuasive technique using people who've had success with the product or service.

Accepted Answer

Testimonial

Question 20

Which is an example of faulty reasoning/ logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

overgeneralization

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