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Revision quiz on persuasive techniques in writing and speaking
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1
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?
'This has happened a billion times already'
'This will never happen again'
'They're taking our hard-earned money'
'Our needs have been grossly neglected by those we trusted'
2
What is the following language technique?
Rhetorical Question
Metaphor
Pun
Satire
3
Which of the following does NOT generate credibility?
Statistics
Anecdotes
Expert opinions
Generalisations
4
If inclusive language is used to involve the reader, then what is exclusive language used for?
To attack the audience
To reject all readers
To alienate certain readers
To narrow an audience
5
Which of the following does NOT contain an example of emotive language?
Substance abuse is a road littered with hardship and turmoil
There is no way that this should be allowed to continue.
Would you truly feel safe with child predators out there?
Pitbulls are vicious and deadly creatures
6
What is the MOST beneficial purpose of using an expert opinion?
To defer responsibility
To generate credibility
To look more smarter
To support an argument
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Why should persuasive techniques be informed by and cater to a specific target audience?
To incite revolution
To maximise the efficacy of your persuasion
The criteria says so
To generate greater credibility
8
When is evidence not required to support an argument?
Trick question - you always need evidence
When you can't find any
When the argument is self-explanatory
When the evidence is not the focus of the argument
9
'Child obesity' is an example of _____________.
A contention
An argument technique
A persuasive device
An issue
10
What device appears in the sentence - '
our current VCE texts are all about pain and solitude'
Exclusive language
Emotive language
Inclusive language
Hyperbole
11
What is the purpose of a persuasive technique?
To highlight evidence
To position a reader/viewer
To justify an argument
To explain an argument
12
Which of the following would be LEAST suitable for an audience of parents about child safety?
Humour
Appeal to fear
Appeal to family values
Statistics
13
What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?
To provoke thought
To state the obvious
To give you a second to pause
To get an answer from the audience
14
What is alliteration?
A describing word
Repetition of the same letter
A metaphor
A little of something
15
What is another term for hyperbole?
Prejudice
Cliche
Generalisation
Exaggeration
16
True or false? Tone can shift throughout an argument.
True
False
17
What is the difference between an anecdote and a case study?
Anecdotes are about others, case studies are personal
Case studies are based on prejudice, anecdotes are not
Anecdotes are personal, case studies are about others
Anecdotes rely on statistics, case studies do not
18
'Pitbull ownership should be more rigorously regulated' is an example of _____________.
An argument technique
An issue
A persuasive device
A contention
19
Which of the following is a generalisation?
'When he caught the ball, his hands were fast as lightning'
'We are never ever ever getting back together'
'Studies show that girls retain more information than boys'
'Teenage boys play too many video games'
20
Which of the following techniques can NOT be conveyed verbally?
Sarcasm
Tone
Imagery
Charts and graphs
