RCL2: Persuasive Techniques

Language plays an important role in achieving one's purpose for writing.

• True

• False

Supporting a campaign or an advocacy requires the use of strong persuasive language.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Research employs specialized language that usually depends on the topic or field being studied.

• True

• False

One's choice of words does not matter when delivering a campaign speech.

• True

• False

To persuade or influence is generally the main goal of campaigns.

• True

• False

This technique makes use of facts, figures, and quotes from experts.

• involving the reader

• use of evidence

• emotive language

• association

It involves linking an object or an idea with something already liked or disliked.

• emotive language

• experts

• association

• rhetorical questions

It involves the use of words that evoke emotions.

• involving the reader

• emotive language

• experts

• use of evidence

This persuasion technique makes use of expert advice from trusted personalities like doctors and scientists.

• use of evidence

• association

• involving the reader

• experts

In this technique, questions that make the readers think are given or asked.

• rhetorical questions

• experts

• association

• use of evidence