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WorksheetsEUS 3 Persuasion
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
An argument is
a)
yelling at your sister.
b)
claim supported by reasons and evidence.
c)
a writer's position on an issue.
d)
a general principle.
2.
A claim is
a)
an argument.
b)
speech or writing that is false or misleading.
c)
what the writer or speaker is trying to convince you to think.
d)
reasons or evidence.
3.
Support is
a)
an augument
b)
what the author is trying to prove.
c)
a general principle.
d)
evidence, reasons or proof what backs up a claim.
4.
A logical fallacy is
a)
a general principle.
b)
a speech that is false.
c)
writing that is false or misleading.
d)
an error in reasoning.
5.
A rhetorical fallacy is
a)
a claim supported by evidence.
b)
speech or writing that is false or misleading.
c)
the author's position on an issue.
d)
facts that support a claim.
6.
"For the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you could save a life" is an en example of which type of persuasive technique?
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Ethical Appeal
c)
Appeal to Fear
d)
Appeal to Pity
7.
Which of the following is NOT a type of support?
a)
Ad hominem
b)
Facts
c)
Statistics
d)
Quotations
8.
"Millions of teens have made Hollister Jeans part of their wardrobe. What are YOU waiting for?
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Loaded Terms
c)
Ethical Appeal
d)
Appeal to Pity
9.
"Either I watch TV or I have nothing to do" is an example of
a)
ethos.
b)
ethical appeal.
c)
bandwagon appeal.
d)
false assumption.
10.
An assumption is
a)
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
b)
statistics.
c)
quotations.
d)
facts.
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