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Revision quiz on persuasive techniques in writing and speaking
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1
Which of the following does NOT generate credibility?
Statistics
Anecdotes
Expert opinions
Generalisations
2
Which of the following does NOT contain an example of emotive language?
Pitbulls are vicious and deadly creatures
Would you truly feel safe with child predators out there?
Substance abuse is a road littered with hardship and turmoil
There is no way that this should be allowed to continue.
3
What is the purpose of a persuasive technique?
To justify an argument
To highlight evidence
To position a reader/viewer
To explain an argument
4
'Child obesity' is an example of _____________.
An issue
A persuasive device
An argument technique
A contention
5
If inclusive language is used to involve the reader, then what is exclusive language used for?
To reject all readers
To narrow an audience
To alienate certain readers
To attack the audience
6
What is the MOST beneficial purpose of using an expert opinion?
To generate credibility
To defer responsibility
To support an argument
To look more smarter
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True or false? Tone can shift throughout an argument.
True
False
8
Which of the following is a generalisation?
'Teenage boys play too many video games'
'We are never ever ever getting back together'
'Studies show that girls retain more information than boys'
'When he caught the ball, his hands were fast as lightning'
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What is the following language technique?
Rhetorical Question
Pun
Satire
Metaphor
10
What is another term for hyperbole?
Generalisation
Exaggeration
Prejudice
Cliche
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What is alliteration?
Repetition of the same letter
A metaphor
A describing word
A little of something
12
Which of the following would be LEAST suitable for an audience of parents about child safety?
Appeal to family values
Appeal to fear
Statistics
Humour
13
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?
'They're taking our hard-earned money'
'This will never happen again'
'This has happened a billion times already'
'Our needs have been grossly neglected by those we trusted'
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What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?
To provoke thought
To state the obvious
To get an answer from the audience
To give you a second to pause
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Which of the following techniques can NOT be conveyed verbally?
Tone
Charts and graphs
Imagery
Sarcasm
