Mastering Persuasive Writing Flashcards

1

What is the goal of persuasive writing?

To convince
To entertain
To inform
To confuse

2

Which is a persuasive writing style?

Argumentative
Descriptive
Expository
Narrative

3

Which device uses facts and logic?

Ethos
Logos
Fiction
Pathos

4

What is an example of pathos?

Emotional appeal
Statistics
Historical fact
Logical argument

5

What does repetition do?

Distracts readers
Confuses readers
Bores readers
Emphasizes points

6

What is a rhetorical question?

A factual question
A persuasive question
A silly question
A confusing question

7

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

To entertain
To persuade
To confuse
To inform

8

What is a call to action?

A question
A suggestion
A statement
A conclusion

9

Which is a common persuasive technique?

Confusion
Repetition
Silence
Neglect

10

Which device builds credibility?

Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Fiction

11

What does ethos appeal to?

Logic
Statistics
Emotion
Character

12

True or false: Persuasive writing is only for essays.

True
False

13

What is a persuasive essay?

A report
An argument
A story
A poem

14

Which device appeals to emotions?

Ethos
Rhetoric
Pathos
Logos

15

Which word means to persuade strongly?

Convince
Dissuade
Reject
Ignore

16

True or false: Persuasive writing is only for ads.

True
False

17

What is a persuasive device?

A sports term
A music genre
A writing tool
A cooking method

18

True or false: Persuasive writing is boring.

False
True

19

Which is a persuasive conclusion?

Ends abruptly
Asks a question
Restates main points
Introduces new ideas

Mastering Persuasive Writing

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Mastering Persuasive Writing

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