Persuasive Techniques Fun

Question 1

...uses a popular person such as a celebrity to sell something.

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Endorsement/Testimonial

Question 2

...attempts to convince the audience that buying something will make them part of the group.

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Bandwagon

Question 3

...uses only information that support one “side” of an argument.

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Card-stacking

Question 4

...presents a horrible circumstance and how to avoid it.

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Fear

Question 5

...chooses words that will influence audience’s perception of an item or problem.

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Word Choice

Question 6

...asks a question in which no response is expected.

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Rhetorical Questions

Question 7

...belief that most people are seeking a “good buy” or “something for nothing.”

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Something for Nothing

Question 8

...uses beautiful and sexy people to sell you something.

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Sex Appeal

Question 9

...uses insulting suggestions to turn people against something.

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Name-calling

Question 10

...uses facts, tests, and statistics to make something sound better.

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Scientific Approach

Question 11

...overstates how well something works or how important it is.

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Exaggeration

Question 12

...suggests that everyday things are superior to extravagant things.

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Plain Folks Appeal

Question 13

...creates the impression that you have to act fast.

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Urgency/Call to Action

Question 14

...plays on our desire for fancy items and the “good life."

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Snob Appeal

Questions 14