Understanding Persuasion and Why Dogs are Great Pets

What is the purpose of persuasion?

• To make someone laugh

• To cause someone to believe or do something

• To play a game

• To teach someone a lesson

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What might a school try to persuade families to do?

• To play sports

• To go on vacation

• To watch a movie

• To participate in fundraisers

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Which of the following is NOT a technique used in persuasive texts?

• Giving reasons to support opinions

• Stating facts only

• Triggering emotions with words

• Using strong adjectives

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According to the text, why are dogs considered great pets?

• They can live underwater

• They require no training

• They are expensive and rare

• They are affectionate, smart, and easy to care for

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What can a dog do when you are sad?

• Ignore you

• Make you a snack

• Sing a song

• Comfort you right away

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How are dogs easy to train?

• They speak human languages

• They can fly

• They need no training

• They can use the bathroom outside

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What is NOT a reason to choose a dog as a pet?

• They are smart

• They are affectionate

• They require a litter box

• They are easy to care for

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What emotion does the word 'bored' trigger?

• Surprise

• Disinterest

• Happiness

• Excitement

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What should you use in a persuasive text to convince someone?

• Numbers only

• Silence

• Strong adjectives and emotional words

• Complicated words

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Why might someone write a persuasive text?

• To entertain with a story

• To provide a weather update

• To convince the reader of an opinion

• To confuse the reader

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