What is a loaded term?

Words with strong connotations that stir people's emotions.

A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

What is a counterargument?

an argument opposed to your thesis.

What is the best definition for support in persuasive writing?

The reasons and evidence that back up a claim.

A claim supported by reasons and evidence.

A personal and unreasoned judgement

The writer's position on an issue.

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1
What persuasive techniques tells you to do what everyone else is doing?
Bandwagon
Plain Folks
Snob Appeal
Testimonial
2
Which of these means the implied meaning of the word? (Is the word positive or negative)
Denotation
Connotation
3
What is a loaded term?
It makes people feel as if they are in danger
Words with strong connotations that stir people's emotions.
It is a speech or writing that is misleading.
An error in reasoning.
4
What is a fallacy?
A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.
an exchange of opposing views.
5
Which of these means the dictionary definition of a word?
Denotative
Connotative
6
What is a counterargument?
an argument opposed to your thesis.
a statement most readers would agree is true.
Reasons and Evidence that backs up the claim.
An exchange of opposing views.
7
Which persuasive technique makes the viewer feel like only the best people do it?
Bandwagon
Plain Folks
Snob Appeal
Testimonial
8
What is the best definition for support in persuasive writing?
The other side of the argument.
A general principle that is generally held to be true.
A claim supported by reason.
The reasons and evidence that back up a claim.
9
What does the prefix co- mean?
Together
Behind
In
Around
10
What is an argument?
a general principle.
the writer's stance on an issue.
A claim supported by reasons and evidence.
the reasons and evidence that back up the claim.
11
Which part of the word is the suffix? Priceless
Price
Less
12
Which part of the word is the prefix? Misbehave
Behave
Mis
13
What is bias?
A personal and unreasoned judgement
It taps into peoples desire to belong
Strongly connoted words
A speech that is false or misleading
14
What is a claim?
A mollusk that lives in the sea.
An exchange of viewpoints.
The writer's position on an issue.
Belief based on unsound argument.
15
Which persuasive technique uses an expert or famous person to sell you something?
Testimonial
Plain Folks
Snob Appeal
Bandwagon
16
What does the suffix -ate mean?
state or condition
weight
characterized by
to do or make

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