WorksheetsThe Purposes of Persuasion
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the PURPOSE of persuasive writing, ads, or speeches?
to inform
to convince
to entertain
to lull the reader to sleep
What is a target audience?
statistics, examples, and quotes
people not expected to buy a product
a group of people who get angry at commercials
the group of people toward which an argument is directed
What is a claim in persuasion?
using personal credibility to persuade
the support and examples in persuasion
the author's position on an issue
the topic sentence
Pathos uses...
emotional appeal
logical appeal
expert opinions
lots of data and statistics
Ethos uses...
emotions
logic
a credible person, organization, or celebrity
ethanol
Logos uses...
emotional appeals
credible celebrity endorsements
logic and reasoning
pogos
Using Taylor Swift in a Diet Coke ad is what persuasive technique?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Claim
Using lots of data and statistics to back up my claim is what persuasive technique?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Claim
A sad, lonely puppy is shivering in the cold. What persuasive technique is being used?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Claim
It's important to understand both sides of an argument because...
you can manipulate people that way
it can weaken your argument
it can help strengthen your own argument
it's not important to understand both sides
Which word does NOT mean the same thing as persuade?
Convince
Sway
Ignore
Entice
What do we call the reasons and evidence that back up a claim?
premise
support
argument
counter argument
What is the purpose of persuasion? Select ALL that apply.
To support a cause
To stir up sympathy
To create change
To urge people to action
To incite rage
