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Persuasion Unit Test Review
Persuasion Unit Test Review
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What is the sentence called that tells the main idea or point of view of the whole essay?
Longest Paragrahs
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
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Why do writers use words with positive associations?
To call up unpleasant things
To use as facts
To bring to mind something comforting or desirable
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A famous basketball player speaks about how great Nike shoes are. Which appeal is this?
Fear
Testimonial
Bandwagon
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A thesis statement contains...
the claim
the reasons
the claim and the reasons
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To tell 'how-to'
To inform
To persuade
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"Everyone else is wearing brand X jeans, so you should too!" Which appeal is this?
Vanity
Bandwagon
Testimonial
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A dog food ad shows a dog getting old, and can't go up stairs, until he eats the food. This is?
Appeal to Fear
Bandwagon
Security
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What is the writer's position on a problem or issue?
Claim
Support
Evidence
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What is loaded language?
An organizational pattern
The writer's position on an issue
Words with strongly positive or negative associations
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Which persuasive technique does appeal to vanity use?
Security
Celebrity
Flattery
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Why do writers use words with negative associations?
To bring to mind a happy experience
To call up unpleasant images, experiences or feelings
To use as facts
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Which appeals use strong feelings rather than facts and evidence to persuade?
Testimonial
Emotional
Bandwagon
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On what persuasive technique does testimonial rely?
Fear
The need to belong to a group
The backing of a celebrity
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Which is the evidence that helps you prove the claim?
Issue
Support
Argument
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Which statement supports the argument that schools should be within walking distance of homes?
It gives more people jobs.
It reduces pollution and increases physical activity.
No students can use the excuse that they missed the bus.
