Persuasive Language Techniques Quiz

What is an example of a "Triplet/List of Three" as a persuasive technique?

• 'Sun, Sand and Sea'

• 'You, Me, and Them'

• 'Now, Before, Later'

• 'Fast, Strong, Durable'

Drag and drop the examples to their technique

Groups:

(a) Triad

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(b) Alliteration

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(c) Onomatopoeia

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(d) Inclusive Pronouns

• The crash of the cup smashing

• Faith, hope and charity

• Bert's Bees balm is the best

• Only we can achieve this together

Which persuasive technique involves using words with the same letter/sound placed together?

What does the persuasive technique "Fact" refer to?

• A statement that can be proven

• An opinion dressed as factual but cannot be proven

• A creative comparison that is figurative

• A personal story to engage readers

In advertising, what is the term for "words/phrases repeated for deliberate effect" to capture the audience's attention?

Which persuasive technique involves asking a question to make the reader think, but not necessarily expecting an answer?

• Rhetorical Question

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Anecdote

What does the persuasive technique "Emotive Language" aim to do?

• Convince the reader with logical facts

• Make the reader feel certain emotions

• Describe a scene vividly to the reader

• Compare two unlike things for effect

What is the purpose of using "Expert Opinion" in persuasive texts?

• To provide a humorous element

• To offer a counter-argument

• To add credibility to the argument

• To confuse the opposing viewpoint

Which technique is used to exaggerate a point for dramatic effect?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Analogy

What does 'Anecdote' in persuasive texts aim to achieve?

• To confuse the reader with complex terms

• To provide a logical explanation

• To personalize the argument with a story

• To contradict the main argument