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Persuasive Language

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which persuasive tool is, "chiefly derogatory information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view"?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Ethos

c)

Persuasive Language

d)

Argument

2.

Some persuasive techniques include; name calling, generalities, appeal to credibility, and

a)

soul searching

b)

hyphenation

c)

euphemisms

d)

over stepping

3.

This poster is promoting the following

a)

That women want to join the Navy.

b)

If you want to be a man you will join the Navy.

c)

That women want to be men.

d)

That loving your country means being a soldier.

4.

This poster is using which of the following persuasive techniques?

a)

Logic/Facts

b)

Ethics/Credibility

c)

Fear/Pathos

d)

Ethics/claim

5.

This persuasive technique claims that an audience should do something because everyone else is doing it - this plays on people’s fear of being left out.

a)

FOMO

b)

YOLO

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Camarederie

6.

An exaggeration, or exaggerated statement to make a point (‘never’ / ‘always’ etc.).

a)

fear

b)

hyperbole

c)

bandwagon

d)

super lies

7.

Substituting words or phrases with softer, ‘nicer’ ones to create a more positive response or to mislead intentionally (“senior citizen” for an old person, “collateral damage” for civilian deaths). 

a)

Exaggerations

b)

Euphemisms

c)

Niceties

d)

Name-calling

8.

Linking positive, general, and commonly accepted words (‘love,’ ‘family,’ ‘democracy,’ etc.) with a person, group, or cause to make an audience approve without careful consideration.

a)

Euphemisms

b)

Generalities

c)

Oxymorons

d)

Metaphors

9.

Using well-known personalities to endorse a person, group, or cause. / An appeal to a ‘higher authority’ to back up the point.

a)

Michael James

b)

Appeal to celebrity or authority

c)

Lebron Jordan

d)

Appeal to logic and facts

10.

Trying to convince an audience that someone is “one of them”— this helps to convince the audience that they know how they feel, even if they do not.

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Name calling

c)

Generalities

d)

Camaraderie

11.

"Los Angeles is the worst city in the world!" This is a ___ ____.

a)

blatant lie

b)

lie lie

c)

what? No!

d)

bold claim

12.

"Riviera has a uniform dress code." Is this an emotive or non emotive statement?

a)

emotive

b)

non emotove

c)

non emotive

d)

emotie

13.

Riviera Prep has the most stringent and useless dress code. Is this an emotive or non emotive statement?

a)

emotional

b)

emotive

c)

non emotive

d)

yes

14.

This is an industry specific word that professionals may use in specific industries.

a)

Jorgan

b)

Joran

c)

Jargon

d)

Jordan

15.

Examples of a "call to action" include (select all that apply)

a)

Subscribe here

b)

Buy Now

c)

Download now

d)

Listen up

16.

List at least three persuasive techniques and how they are used.

4 lines
17.

"Protein is an essential macronutrient so you should stay away from vegan diets." Which persuasive technique is being used?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Lolos

18.

According to educators and researches everywhere, reading improves a child's imagination. Choose all that apply.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Magic

19.

Aren't you tired of feeling helpless? 8 out of 10 psychologists say daily meditation will help. Download the calm app today. Choose all that apply.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Eh

20.

As a dentist I see this problem a lot, I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste.

a)

Etos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Patos