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Persuasive terms and techniques

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

This technique means to stretch the truth: "I've been to this park a thousand times!"

a)

testimonial

b)

loaded language

c)

exaggeration

2.

A text that tries to persuade, or convince, people to accept a certain view or take a specific action is known as:

a)

informational

b)

argumentative

c)

entertaining

3.

This persuasive technique implies that, "Everyone is doing it!"

a)

bandwagon

b)

emotional appeal

c)

bias

4.

The main point the writer is trying to make in an argument is known as:

a)

evidence

b)

reasons/support

c)

claim

5.

This persuasive technique relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer.

a)

testimonial

b)

repetition

c)

generalization

6.

A common persuasive technique used is repeating the same words or phrases over and over. What is this called?

a)

stereotype

b)

repetition

c)

emotional appeal

7.

These are opinion-based statements that tell readers why they should believe the claim:

a)

reasons

b)

claim

c)

evidence

8.

This persuasive technique is when writers use messages that create strong feelings. (joyful, depressing, angry)

a)

loaded language

b)

generalization

c)

emotional appeal

9.

Which of the following is an example of persuasive texts?

a)

a drama (play)

b)

a speech

c)

a poem

10.

Tic Tac, Pay Pal, and Coca-Cola are all examples of this persuasive technique:

a)

testimonial

b)

exaggeration

c)

alliteration

11.

If you said, "Mrs. Seeker, Mrs. Hubbard, and Mr. Sperow are the BEST 6th grade teachers." this is showing....

a)

bandwagon

b)

repetition

c)

a personal bias

12.

A really good persuasive writer includes the other side's point of view, this is called:

a)

opposing viewpoint

b)

testimonial

c)

evidence

13.

A negative generalization about a group of people is known as: (For example, Men go to work and women stay home.)

a)

stereotype

b)

evidence

c)

emotional appeal

14.

Making a "general" statement based on an observation is known as: (For example, All kids like pizza.)

a)

emotional appeal

b)

personal bias

c)

generalization

15.

This persuasive technique uses either strongly positive words or strongly negative words:

a)

stereotype

b)

loaded language

c)

evidence

16.

Examples of evidence are: surveys, expert opinions, personal stories, facts, and quotes.

a)

True

b)

False