Persuasive Techniques Quiz

Adjectives in persuasive writing are used to create what kind of response?

• A) A factual response

• B) An emotional response

• C) A neutral response

• D) A critical response

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using alliteration in persuasive writing?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To emphasize certain words and make them more memorable

• C) To make the text longer

• D) To provide statistical evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An anecdote in persuasive writing is a short what?

• A) Descriptive story

• B) Factual report

• C) Personal story

• D) Scientific explanation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a testimonial in persuasive writing?

• A) A technique to summarize data

• B) A technique to provide humor

• C) A technique to get endorsements or support for a product, service, or concept

• D) A technique to present a counterargument

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An appeal to authority in persuasive writing is used because it is believed by someone who is said to be an "authority" on the subject. This type of appeal must be what?

• A) Disputed

• B) Credible

• C) Ignored

• D) Entertaining

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an allusion in the context of figure of speech?

• A direct quotation from a text

• A reference to a well-known story, event, person, or object to make a comparison in the readers' minds

• A detailed explanation of a concept

• A metaphorical representation of an idea

What is an assertion in persuasive writing?

• A question posed to the audience to provoke thought

• A fact supported by detailed evidence and thorough explanation

• A claim presented as a fact without full explanation or evidence

• A personal opinion expressed by the writer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an ad hominem?

• A logical argument that refutes the opposing side's viewpoint

• A rebuttal that focuses on the subject matter of the argument

• An attack on the character of the opponent rather than the argument they present

• A supportive statement that backs up the opponent's claim

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the bandwagon technique in persuasion aim to do?

• Encourage people to act or believe something because it is a popular trend

• Provide statistical evidence to support a claim

• Appeal to the audience's sense of tradition and history

• Use scientific data to convince the audience

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a cliché?

• A new and original expression that is very descriptive

• An expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original impact

• A technical term used exclusively in specific fields

• A metaphor that creates a vivid image for the reader

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A