The Power of Persuasion

What is persuasion?

• A. When someone tries to make you believe or do something.

• B. When someone tries to entertain you.

• C. When someone tries to inform you of history.

• D. When someone tries to correct you.

Bob went to the store to get some jam. When he got to the register the cashier asked, "Would you like to buy another bottle of jam? It will be an additional 50% off." What part of the sentence is used for persuasion?

• A. Would you like to buy another bottle of jam?

• B. It will be an additional 50% off.

• C. When he got to the register

• D. Bob went to the store to get some jam.

Alexis did not like horses at first. Until she started reading an article about them. Then she found herself happy as she was reading . Can we assume the article Alexis she was reading was a persuasive one?

• A. No, because she hates horses.

• B. Yes, because she felt happy after reading about them.

• C. Yes, because she now really dislikes horses.

• D. No, because the article is about bears.

Jimmy wrote a book about why dogs are the best pet. What is the book mainly about?

• A. He is giving us facts about dogs.

• B. He is explaining why dogs are the worst.

• C. He is describing the dog's features.

• D. He is informing why dogs are the best.

Holly was planing to go to a party, but she was not sure her mother would let her. What can she do to persuade her mother to go?

• A. Do her chores.

• B. Cry until she lets her go.

• C. Be nice to her.

• D. Both A & C

Ellen went shopping for a dress. Then she saw 50% off her favorite designer jeans. She ended up taking the jeans instead. Was she persuaded by the discount?

• Yes

• No

Amy is applying to Yale University, what should she include in her application?

• A. Write about her entire life story.

• B. Write about her academic achievements

• C. Include how many times she has been sent to the office.

• D. Include how many test she's cheated on.

Which sentence demonstrates persuasion?

• "Buy 3 get 1 free! LIMITED time offer get it now!"

• Kenny bought some markers that were 20% off.

Why is persuasion used?

• A. To get a person to believe or stop believing in something.

• B. To get someone to buy something.

• C. To motivate someone to take action.

• D. All of the above (A, B, and C)

• E. Only A and C