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Persuasive techniques

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum". This is

a)

an allusion

b)

a metaphor

c)

an analogy

2.

Comparing two things in order to make a point is a

a)

metaphor

b)

analogy

c)

exaggeration

d)

connotation

3.

a short account or story is

a)

an anecdote

b)

a cliché

c)

a euphemism

d)

appeal

4.

"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

a)

tradition

b)

hip-pocket

c)

patriotism

d)

sense of justice

5.

an attempt to persuade through emotional manipulation; targeting particular interests or concerns is

a)

emotive language

b)

generalisation

c)

bias

d)

an appeal

6.

Which of the following terms has a positive connotation?

a)

freedom fighter

b)

terrorist

7.

Connotations

a)

can be positive or negative

b)

can evoke an idea or feeling

c)

are meanings associated with or implied by words

d)

are the literal meaning of the word

8.

"That's right, eating a slice of bread can now KILL you" is an example of

a)

connotation

b)

exaggeration

c)

alliteration

d)

attack

9.

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance is an

a)

analogy

b)

allusion

c)

metaphor

d)

appeal

10.

"Don't act like a Romeo in front of her" is an

a)

allusion

b)

generalisation

c)

exaggeration

11.

"Why stop at 30 students to a class when we can cram in at least 15 more?" This is an example of

a)

logic

b)

sarcasm

c)

rhetorical question

d)

repetition

12.

"We all have a role to play to conserve our precious resources." This is an example of

a)

inclusive language

b)

exclusive language

c)

sarcasm

d)

attack

13.

"their poor policies" is an example of

a)

inclusive language

b)

exclusive language

14.

"her perplexing approach." 'Perplexing' is

a)

a verb

b)

a noun

c)

an adjective

15.

"As he strutted down the aisle it became all too clear - the ego was out of control." 'Strutted' is a

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

16.

Which of the following phrases has a negative connotation?

a)

'health issue'

b)

'health crisis'

17.

"Citizenship was tossed around like confetti." This is

a)

a metaphor

b)

a simile

18.

"Australia is a fabric woven of many colours." This is a

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

19.

"Bodies were piled up in makeshift roadside graves and in gutters". This is an example of

a)

a metaphor

b)

a simile

c)

imagery

20.

"Long range weapons don't discriminate; we are all a target." This is

a)

an appeal to a sense of social justice

b)

an appeal to security fears

c)

connotation