Persuasive Techniques 2 Quiz

Question 1

Which technique is used in this advert?

Accepted Answer

expert opinion

Question 2

An writer using a quote by a prominent person to support his claim is using which technique?

Accepted Answer

testimonial (celebrity, expert or personal opinion)

Question 3

"Support your country and vote." Identify the technique.

Accepted Answer

direct address/command

Question 4

Emotive language or emotional appeals evoke strong...

Accepted Answer

feelings

Question 5

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advertisement?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 6

Which rhetorical strategy is demonstrated in this image?

Accepted Answer

parallelism

Question 7

Which answer is a characteristic of a logical appeal?

Accepted Answer

appeals to reason and common sense

Question 8

When a writer addresses the opposite view and disproves it, they are addressing the...

Accepted Answer

counterargument

Question 9

Which persuasive techniques are used in this advert?

Accepted Answer

rhetorical question and list

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of emotive language?

Accepted Answer

catastrophe

Question 11

The technique of 'pathos' means to appeal to the reader to evoke a feeling.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Where should a writer's argument be present?

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Introduction, main body, and conclusion

Question 13

If you can't find evidence to support your argument, make it up.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which type of rhetoric is most strongly used in this advert?

Accepted Answer

Logo, list

Question 15

The use of irony can further your argument. Which answer best defines irony?

Accepted Answer

Irony is stating the opposite of what is expected.

Question 16

You should use linking phrases to connect main body paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Hyperbole is...

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also known as exaggeration

Question 18

Building rapport with the reader can be achieved through...

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 19

In order to have an effective argument, a writer must support their claim with what?

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 20

Which answer is a rhetorical question?

Accepted Answer

Do you really think money grows on trees?

Questions 20