Persuasive terms and techniques
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This technique means to stretch the truth: "I've been to this park a thousand times!"
testimonial
loaded language
exaggeration
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CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A text that tries to persuade, or convince, people to accept a certain view or take a specific action is known as:
informational
argumentative
entertaining
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This persuasive technique implies that, "Everyone is doing it!"
bandwagon
emotional appeal
bias
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The main point the writer is trying to make in an argument is known as:
evidence
reasons/support
claim
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This persuasive technique relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer.
testimonial
repetition
generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A common persuasive technique used is repeating the same words or phrases over and over. What is this called?
stereotype
repetition
emotional appeal
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These are opinion-based statements that tell readers why they should believe the claim:
reasons
claim
evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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