Persuasive Techniques

Which technique makes something sound smart or reasonable?

Repeating words to create emphasis on a point.

When you include relevant facts and statistics in your argument, you are using

Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work for all.

Vote for Representative Biggs if you don't mind having a liar represent you.

This technique may have a famous celebrity endorsing it.

I got a donut right before my car accident Friday. I definitely won't stop for breakfast again.

Loco - Cola! Millions of soda drinkers can't be wrong!

Which technique uses words to produce happiness, sadness, anger or fear?

Doctors recommend replacing sugary snacks with fruit or vegetable snacks.

All parents should sign up their children to play summer sports.

Which techniques urges the audience to do something because everyone else is doing it?

If you don't clean your room, you will have pests, and you will die of a disease.

If you love your children, vote for the candidate who cares about our community.

This is an error in reasoning.

Something that takes your attention away from the real issue.

Michael Jordan is a legend because he's the best basketball player there has ever been.

5 out of 6 dentists recommend Crest as their toothpaste of choice to prevent cavities.

Rich people are snobs.

Millions of people log on to the internet every day. Get on line or get left behind.