Mastering Persuasive Writing

An appeal to emotion in persuasive writing is known as:

The ironic minimizing of fact for emphasis is called

Which technique involves repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of consecutive sentences?

The use of statistics out of context or from unreliable sources is an example of:

The author's attitude toward the material or audience is referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence mentioned in the text?

A more acceptable way of saying something uncomfortable is known as:

The process of addressing mass audiences as though they were individuals is called:

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields" is an example of:

 Comparing the game of football to war is an example of:

 Which of the following is NOT an aspect of diction (word choice) mentioned in the text?

 Which persuasive technique appeals to the writer's credibility and character?

Which rhetorical device involves an emotionally violent verbal attack using strong, abusive language?

What term describes the use of informal or everyday language in writing?

The use of language in which multiple meanings are possible is called