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WorksheetsPersuasive techniques
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
"Worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum". This is
an allusion
a metaphor
an analogy
Comparing two things in order to make a point is a
metaphor
analogy
exaggeration
connotation
a short account or story is
an anecdote
a cliché
a euphemism
appeal
"Don't let your favourite artist down. It would be un-Australian to forget to vote during the Hottest 100 on January 26". This is an appeal to
tradition
hip-pocket
patriotism
sense of justice
an attempt to persuade through emotional manipulation; targeting particular interests or concerns is
emotive language
generalisation
bias
an appeal
Which of the following terms has a positive connotation?
freedom fighter
terrorist
Connotations
can be positive or negative
can evoke an idea or feeling
are meanings associated with or implied by words
are the literal meaning of the word
"That's right, eating a slice of bread can now KILL you" is an example of
connotation
exaggeration
alliteration
attack
a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance is an
analogy
allusion
metaphor
appeal
"Don't act like a Romeo in front of her" is an
allusion
generalisation
exaggeration
"Why stop at 30 students to a class when we can cram in at least 15 more?" This is an example of
logic
sarcasm
rhetorical question
repetition
"We all have a role to play to conserve our precious resources." This is an example of
inclusive language
exclusive language
sarcasm
attack
"their poor policies" is an example of
inclusive language
exclusive language
"her perplexing approach." 'Perplexing' is
a verb
a noun
an adjective
"As he strutted down the aisle it became all too clear - the ego was out of control." 'Strutted' is a
verb
adjective
noun
Which of the following phrases has a negative connotation?
'health issue'
'health crisis'
"Citizenship was tossed around like confetti." This is
a metaphor
a simile
"Australia is a fabric woven of many colours." This is a
metaphor
simile
"Bodies were piled up in makeshift roadside graves and in gutters". This is an example of
a metaphor
a simile
imagery
"Long range weapons don't discriminate; we are all a target." This is
an appeal to a sense of social justice
an appeal to security fears
connotation
