Persuasive Writing Techniques

Question 1

Which advertising techniques does this video use?

Accepted Answer

The pronoun "you", Drama and exaggeration

Question 2

"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Groups of three

Question 3

"Your blog is as bland as porridge. We can help!" is an example of which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

Metaphors & similes, The pronoun "you"

Question 4

"Red Bull gives you wings" uses which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

The pronoun "you", Metaphors & similes, Drama & exaggeration

Question 5

"Buy Krispy Kreme for your friends - they'll love you for it!" is an example of what technique?

Accepted Answer

Using the pronoun "you"

Question 6

"There will be less fish in the sea than plastic by 2050!" uses which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

Facts & figures, Drama & exaggeration

Question 7

"Just Do It" is an example of which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

Groups of three

Question 8

This image uses which technique to encourage users to join LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

Facts & figures

Question 9

"Big. Beefy. Bliss." This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration, Groups of three

Question 10

Which technique does this image use to persuade you to buy their product?

Accepted Answer

Drama & exaggeration

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