Persuasive Techniques Test

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
“We all need to work together.”

• Inclusive language
• Expert opinion
• Hypothetical
• Emotive language

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
Imagine if you had to cross the road at night; how would you feel?

• Anecdotal evidence
• Hypothetical
• Rhetorical question
• Emotive language

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
Dr John Street explains that crossing the road whilst listening to music is dangerous.

• Hypothetical
• Rhetorical question
• Expert opinion
• Emotive language

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
Crossing the road at night is a terrifying experience for some children.

• Expert Opinion
• Hypothetical
• Emotive language
• Rhetorical question

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
Do we want our children to be safe?

• Generalisation
• Hyperbole
• Rhetorical question
• Emotive language

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
I haven’t eaten since breakfast and I’m starving.

• Anecdotal evidence
• Hyperbole
• Rhetorical question
• Emotive language

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?  
I reckon that what he says is garbage.

• Anecdotal evidence
• Hyperbole
• Emotive language
• Colloquial/ slang

What is the persuasive technique in this sentence?
The slithering snake suddenly sprang southwards. It moved quietly and quickly towards its prey.

• Anecdotal evidence
• Hyperbole
• Colloquial/ slang
• Alliteration