Persuasion Techniques

Persuasion Techniques

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Brett Cornelius

English, Fun

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "bias"?
Prejudice in favor or against one thing based on previous experiences. 
Remaining professional and objective. 
Buying a large amount of products and goods. 
One of the rhetorical appeals. 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "bandwagon" persuasion method?
Trying to convince people using folk music that sounds appealing to the ears. 
Using overly positive words to convince people. 
Convincing people by making them believe everyone is "doing it" or "buying it", etc. 
Using a professional athlete, spokesperson, etc. to convey a message. 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a testimonial?
To convince people using peer pressure and comparisons to everyone else. 
To convince people by sharing first-hand accounts and experiences of what happened. 
To convince people by using overly positive words. 
To convince people by making them feel guilty. 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "transfer" persuasion method?
The use of a famous athlete or spokesperson to sell an idea or a product by connecting to you personally. 
The use of overly positive words. 
The use of peer pressure. 
The use of overly negative words. 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which are examples of "loaded words"?
The plant will continue growing if you don't stop it. 
The weed will continue destroying your lawn unless you poison it with weedkiller. 
This burger is the best in town. 
The animal may bite. 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which persuasion method may contain peer pressure and attempts to make you feel guilty?
Testimonial
Loaded words
Bandwagon
Transfer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which persuasion method may contain a personal recommendation or experience?
Transfer
Bandwagon
Loaded words
Testimonial

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