Persuasive Writing Vocabulary Quiz

1. Define the term Argument

• A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.
• A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong
• A refutation or contradiction.

2. "Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair" is the definition of which term?

• Bias
• Critique
• Persuade

3. Define the term Counterclaim

• A claim made to rebut a previous claim
• The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
• Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

4. "A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory" is the definition of which term?

• Rebuttal
• Viewpoint
• Critique

5. Define the term Ethos

• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.

6. "The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself" is the definition of which term?

• Persuade
• Influence
• Rhetoric

7. Define the term Logos

• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.

8. "To cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument" is the definition of which term?

• Viewpoint
• Counterclaim
• Persuade

9. Define the term Pathos

• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.

10. "A refutation or contradiction" is the definition of which term?

• Bias
• Argument
• Rebuttal