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Sec 3 EL Speech and Persuasive Techniques
Sec 3 EL Speech and Persuasive Techniques
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What persuasive technique is this? "If every family recycles just one can a day, we could save tons of waste each year."
Appeal to reason (logos)
Empathy
Conditional sentence
Appeal to emotion (pathos)
2
When appealing to reason (logos), which of these techniques is most likely used?
Providing facts and statistics
Repeating key phrases
Using strong emotional words
Including vivid imagery
3
Which of these
rhetorical questions
is most likely to lead into a call to action?
Isn't it fascinating how far we’ve come?
Why do we celebrate this event annually?
What are the benefits of teamwork?
How can we make a difference together?
4
Which persuasive technique is used in the sentence: "People who harm animals are heartless and cruel criminals"?
Appeal to credibility (ethos)
Empathy
Use of triplets
Appeal to emotion (pathos)
5
What is the purpose of using
imagery
in a speech?
To simplify the language
To list factual information
To create vivid pictures in the audience's mind
To confuse the audience with complex ideas
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What is the main purpose of speech writing?
To persuade and inform
To amuse and entertain
To criticise and persuade
To entertain and inform
7
Which of the following is an example of triplets?
Do it well, do it fast, and do it now.
Act now to save the planet and secure our future.
Imagine dying of thirst and finding no water.
As a scientist, I can assure you this is accurate.
8
Which of the following examples uses imagery, simile or a metaphor?
Love is like a red rose.
As an expert, I assure you this works.
If we start today, we can change the future.
Do it well, do it fast, and do it now!
9
How does the use of empathy work in persuasive writing?
It repeats key ideas to make them memorable.
It encourages the audience to imagine a situation.
It presents factual data to convince the audience.
It uses metaphors to create vivid mental images.
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of effective speech writing in situational writing?
Random presentation of ideas
Clear focus on the subject
Logical and organised information
Use of persuasive language
11
Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?
Do you want a better future for your children?
If we act now, we can save the environment.
Imagine a world without clean water.
Studies show that recycling reduces waste by 50%.
12
Which of the following is an example of a
call to action
in a speech?
The facts are clear.
I believe we can all agree this is an important issue.
Please donate to our cause and help us make a difference.
The event took place last Friday at 5 PM.
13
What is the purpose of using conditional sentences in persuasive writing?
To make the audience think about possible outcomes
To build trust by showing credibility
To evoke strong emotions in the audience
To present facts and logical reasoning
14
Which of the following best demonstrates an appeal to credibility (ethos)?
If you start today, you could improve your health significantly.
As a doctor with 10 years of experience, I recommend this treatment.
Research shows that this treatment is 90% effective.
Imagine a world where everyone is healthy and happy.
