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A English Quiz to reinforce student knowledge of persuasive techniques/devices.
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What is hyperbole?
Continuous use of certain words to emphasise a point.
An over exaggerated statement.
Use of statistics and expert opinions.
The use of emotional language.
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What type of appeal is this?
logos
pathos
ethos
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The following is an example of alliteration?
She sells sea shells by the seashore.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Australia is in the southern hemisphere.
A horse is a very stable animal.
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A pun is ....
A play on words.
An appeal to logic.
An appeal to one's good nature.
An appeal to ethics.
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What is an author's argument?
attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
twisting evidence
screaming at somebody until they comply
persuasive techniques that do not rely on sound reasoning
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Alliteration is...
Facts or statistics.
the use of irony.
Repetition of the same letter/sound.
Repetition of specific words for emphasis.
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What are caricatures?
Einstein
an idea that is untrue
Justin Bieber bobble heads
an exaggerated version of an opposing point of view
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An idea that is untrue is called...
hyperbole
false assumption
leading question
factual claim
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What year did Ms. Elliott graduate from high school?
2007
2005
2008
2006
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What type of appeal is this?
ethos
pathos
logos
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When was Ms. Elliott Born?
March 9, 1986
March 9, 1990
March 9, 1987
March 9, 1989
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A rhetorical question is ...
A question that aims to inspire
A question that calls for a response
A question that doesn't need a response
A question that creates awareness
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An anecdote is...
A quotation.
A reference to policy.
A personal story.
A fictional story.
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Was Ms. Elliott born in the 80's?
no
yes
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Using your inferencing skills, how old is Ms. Elliott?
30
28
29
27
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What is onomatopoeia?
Attacks on opposing views
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
A sweeping statement about whole group
Words like 'you', 'we' or 'us'
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What is a factual claim?
claim that can be proven with data
claiming your territory
claim that states a person's belief or thought
a claim many people assume to be true, but may not be true
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What are logical fallacies?
Persuasive techniques that do not rely on sound reasoning.
They use the appeals to reach the intended audience.
They help convince an audience of a viewpoint.
They twist evidence to better support their argument
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What are leading questions?
A game of follow the leader
Simon Says
Writing hooks
Using questions worded in ways that suggest desired answers
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Which of the following are considered evidence?
Anecdote
Opinion
Statistics
Expert Opinion
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What are loaded terms intended to do?
stress you out about homework
inspire emotion in the reader or listener
make you fall asleep
nothing
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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To counter the other side's claims
To say why the reader should agree with the other side
To acknowledge the other side's argument
To say that the other side's claim doesn't matter
