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WorksheetsPersuasive terms and techniques
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
This technique means to stretch the truth: "I've been to this park a thousand times!"
testimonial
loaded language
exaggeration
A text that tries to persuade, or convince, people to accept a certain view or take a specific action is known as:
informational
argumentative
entertaining
This persuasive technique implies that, "Everyone is doing it!"
bandwagon
emotional appeal
bias
The main point the writer is trying to make in an argument is known as:
evidence
reasons/support
claim
This persuasive technique relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer.
testimonial
repetition
generalization
A common persuasive technique used is repeating the same words or phrases over and over. What is this called?
stereotype
repetition
emotional appeal
These are opinion-based statements that tell readers why they should believe the claim:
reasons
claim
evidence
This persuasive technique is when writers use messages that create strong feelings. (joyful, depressing, angry)
loaded language
generalization
emotional appeal
Which of the following is an example of persuasive texts?
a drama (play)
a speech
a poem
Tic Tac, Pay Pal, and Coca-Cola are all examples of this persuasive technique:
testimonial
exaggeration
alliteration
If you said, "Mrs. Seeker, Mrs. Hubbard, and Mr. Sperow are the BEST 6th grade teachers." this is showing....
bandwagon
repetition
a personal bias
A really good persuasive writer includes the other side's point of view, this is called:
opposing viewpoint
testimonial
evidence
A negative generalization about a group of people is known as: (For example, Men go to work and women stay home.)
stereotype
evidence
emotional appeal
Making a "general" statement based on an observation is known as: (For example, All kids like pizza.)
emotional appeal
personal bias
generalization
This persuasive technique uses either strongly positive words or strongly negative words:
stereotype
loaded language
evidence
Examples of evidence are: surveys, expert opinions, personal stories, facts, and quotes.
True
False
