Persuasive Appeal Quiz #2

This type of persuasive technique seeks to influence an audience's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors by evoking strong emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear, anger, or nostalgia.

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

This type of persuasive technique seeks to leverage the perceived credibility and expertise of respected individuals or sources to persuade the audience to accept a particular claim or viewpoint as valid or trustworthy.

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

This type of persuasive technique seeks to engage the audience's rational faculties, encouraging them to evaluate the evidence and logic presented and arrive at a reasoned conclusion that aligns with the speaker's or writer's viewpoint.

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

You must decide to go to Michigan State University. That’s where your father went. That’s where he always wanted you to go.

Which two types of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

The data is quite clear. When interest rates rise, businesses need to pay more to borrow money. That extra cost results in higher prices for goods. Higher prices lead to a demand for higher wages for workers. Higher wages for workers result in inflation in which a dollar buys less than it did before it was inflated.

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Once you see this dog, I know you’re going to want to adopt her. She’s the cutest thing you’ve ever seen on four legs. Plus she’s fully house-trained, doesn’t bark, and doesn’t shed. How can you pass up this opportunity?

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

We would like to prevent this presenter from speaking, but we can’t. The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of free speech for all citizens. That means it includes citizens whose message we may despise.

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Kass Athletics training gear is expensive. But according to Olympic champion Esther Ramos, who only uses Kass, “It’s worth every penny. The gear is high quality, and it helps me reach my maximum potential.” Why would you buy any other brand?

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Rafaela is the best candidate for the job. She has more experience than any of the other candidates. She has all of the skills that the job requires. Plus, the recommendations she got from her previous job were top-notch. I recommend that we hire Rafaela.

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Think about the parents who are struggling to find work so that they put food on the table for their children. This legislation will give those families a chance for a brighter future. Vote yes for the jobs bill!

What type of persuasive appeal technique is used in this statement?

• appeal to reason

• appeal to authority

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8