Persuasive Techniques Practice

Question 1

Which appeal makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to fear

Question 2

Facts are used as a persuasive technique because they?

Accepted Answer

Give authority to your argument

Question 3

Which persuasive technique uses a celebrity or expert who endorses a product, candidate, or idea?

Accepted Answer

Testimonial

Question 4

What are words or phrases that are loaded with emotional and/or multiple meanings?

Accepted Answer

Words with positive/negative association

Question 5

This is an example of which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

Snob Appeal

Question 6

Which persuasive technique uses a celebrity or expert who endorses a product, candidate, or idea?

Accepted Answer

Testimonial

Question 7

Persuasive writing techniques often include emotional and ________________ arguments.

Accepted Answer

logical

Question 8

Everyone is doing it, so you should too! This is an example of _______?

Accepted Answer

bandwagon

Question 9

Which appeal relies on people’s need to feel superior to others?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to Vanity

Question 10

Which appeal relies on people's concern for others?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to pity

Question 11

Which of the following persuasive techniques is NOT something we discussed in class?

Accepted Answer

repititious appeal

Questions 11