Persuasive Techniques Definitions
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Researched information and evidence gives the author credibility and provides logical connections for the audience
Facts and statistics
Celebrity testimonials
Bandwagon approach
Fear mongering
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a famous person endorses a product rather than an expert, people are more likely to act on emotions. If you use the same face wash as a celebrity, you too will look that great.
Bandwagon approach
Repetition
Celebrity testimonials
Expert testimonial
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If everyone else is doing something or owns a particular item, you should too, so that you are not left behind.
Glittering generalities
Bandwagon approach
Facts and statistics
Loaded words
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Creating fear in someone to convince them to believe in something they otherwise might not, or to convince them to buy a certain product.
Loaded words
Expert testimonial
Facts and statistics
Fear mongering
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using positive and “glittery” loaded words so that people feel good about their beliefs, purchases, and opinions.
Expert testimonial
Celebrity testimonials
Glittering generalities
Loaded words
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When an author, speaker, or advertiser carefully chooses their words (diction) to create a certain (and often times emotional) response from the audience.
Fear mongering
Loaded words
Expert testimonial
Repetition
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author or speaker establishes credibility when he/she is an expert in the field.
Expert testimonial
Bandwagon approach
Facts and statistics
Glittering generalities
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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