Persuasive Writing Skills

What is the persuasive technique used when the writer tries to make the reader feel a certain way about a topic?

• Logical appeal or logos

• Emotional appeal or pathos

• Visual appeal or pathos

• Ethical appeal or ethos

Which of the following is an example of using credible evidence to support a claim in persuasive writing? A) Personal opinion B) Statistical data from a reliable source C) Anecdotal story D) Emotional appeal

• D) Rhetorical question

• A) Personal experience

• B

• C) Expert testimony

Identify the persuasive technique in the following sentence: 'You don't want to miss out on this amazing opportunity, do you?'

• Emotional appeal

• Rhetorical question

• Logical reasoning

• Anecdotal evidence

In persuasive writing, why is it important to use credible evidence to support claims?

• To confuse the readers

• To make the writing more entertaining

• To make the claims seem less believable

• To add credibility and reliability to the claims being made.

What is the purpose of using persuasive techniques in writing?

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

• To provide factual information

• To influence the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Which of the following is an example of using emotional appeal as a persuasive technique? A) Presenting logical arguments B) Using strong, descriptive language C) Appealing to the reader's emotions D) Providing statistical evidence

• D

• B

• C

• A

Explain the difference between a fact and an opinion, and why it is important to distinguish between the two in persuasive writing.

• A fact is something that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment. It is important to distinguish between the two in persuasive writing to ensure that arguments are based on evidence and logic rather than personal bias.

• A fact is a type of opinion, while an opinion is a type of fact. It is not important to distinguish between the two in persuasive writing.

• A fact is based on personal belief, while an opinion is based on evidence and logic. It is not important to distinguish between the two in persuasive writing.

• A fact is a statement that is always true, while an opinion is a statement that is always false. It is important to distinguish between the two in persuasive writing to confuse the reader.

Identify the persuasive technique in the following sentence: 'Studies have shown that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.'

• Ad Hominem

• Bandwagon

• Red Herring

• Appeal to authority

How can a writer establish credibility when using evidence to support their claims in persuasive writing?

• By using outdated and irrelevant sources

• By ignoring counterarguments and only presenting one-sided evidence

• By using reliable and reputable sources, providing accurate and relevant evidence, and acknowledging counterarguments.

• By using biased and unverified sources

Why is it important to consider the counterargument in persuasive writing, and how can a writer effectively address it?

• Acknowledging the counterargument shows that the writer has thoroughly considered different perspectives and strengthens their own argument.

• The counterargument is not important in persuasive writing

• Ignoring the counterargument makes the writer's argument stronger

• The writer should only focus on their own perspective and not consider the counterargument