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Elements of Argument & Persuasive Techniques

Authored by Maegan Bowersox

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 92+ times

Elements of Argument & Persuasive Techniques
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A claim that a listener should accept an argument because of how many other people have already accepted it- everyone is doing it. 

Snob appeal
Bandwagon appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Make the consumer feel like if they buy the product they will be part of an elite or exclusive group- be better than everyone else. 

Snob appeal
Ethical appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An important person, professional, or famous figure endorses a product or item.

Appeal to fear
Appeal to Authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A persuasive technique based on the speaker's natural honesty, sincerity, and commitment to what is right and good. Uses assumptions. 

Bandwagon appeal
Ethical appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This technique suggests that a person or product will protect you against something unpleasant or dangerous.

Logical Appeal
Appeal to fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Any material that serves to prove a claim. 

Support
Counter Argument

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Arguments made to counter opposing viewpoints. 

Claim
Counter Argument

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