Persuasive Techniques Quiz

A conclusion, or a claim, that is based on insufficient evidence

person argues that an event will inevitably happenwithout providing any examples that this may happen

argument that restates the argument or claim rather thanproving it

when someone oversimplifies or misrepresentsanother person’s argument in order to make it easier to attack

Repeating words and phrases over and over and over again

using positive and glittery words so that people feel good

when an author establishes credibility for the field they work in

Researched information and evidence gives the author credibility and provides logical connections for the audience

arguing that it makes sense to do something because everyone else is doing it

considered the "Father of Rhetoric"

diversion tactic that leads people away from thekey or real issues

appeals to emotions

argument that is based on a misleading comparison

creating fear in someone

the art of speaking or writing effectively

appeals to logic and reasoning

appeals to credibility and trustworthiness

An attack on the person, or the character of the person, rather than his or herarguments or opinions

when a celebrity endorses a product instead of an expert