Persuasion, Argument, and Text Features 2020

Question 1

The Bandwagon persuasive technique aims to

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make people feel like they belong to a group

Question 2

A(n) _________is a broad conclusion using all-or-nothing words like always, never, or everyone.

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overgeneralization

Question 3

A _______ ______ is a question asked not for the purpose of receiving an answer, but to think

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rhetorical question

Question 4

Which is an example of faulty reasoning/ logical fallacy?

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overgeneralization

Question 5

A _______ is a persuasive technique that uses a famous person to speak about a topic.

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testimonial

Question 6

Writers can use _____, or the exact wording from a source, to support an argument.

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quotes

Question 7

A _______ is the author's thesis statement-- it is what they choose to defend/support.

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claim

Question 8

Examples, quotes, and statistics all count as ____________

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support

Question 9

What is bias?

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leaning unfairly to one side of an issue

Question 10

Words with strong positive or negative associations are called

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Loaded Language

Question 11

Which of the following would be considered WEAK support?

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Appeal to Fear

Question 12

What is perspective?

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author's view on an issue - pro/con, positive/negative

Question 13

Maps, charts, pictures, and graphs

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graphic aids

Question 14

A ______ is a persuasive technique using people who've had success with the product or service.

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Testimonial

Question 15

What is an example of a signal word that lets you know the text structure is CAUSE/EFFECT?

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Because

Question 16

What does credible mean?

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Trustworthy

Question 17

How can you tell the difference between these text structures: SEQUENCE and CHRONOLOGICAL?

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Chronological mentions specific times or dates

Question 18

_______ is a collection of data from research used as evidence to support a claim.

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statistics

Question 19

______ is a persuasive technique that makes people feel as if their health/safety is in danger.

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appeal to fear

Question 20

Complimenting people or selling a product to make someone look good is what kind of appeal?

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Appeal to vanity

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