WorksheetsPersuasive Language
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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"?
Propaganda
Ethos
Persuasive Language
Argument
Some persuasive techniques include; name calling, generalities, appeal to credibility, and
soul searching
hyphenation
euphemisms
over stepping
This poster is promoting the following
That women want to join the Navy.
If you want to be a man you will join the Navy.
That women want to be men.
That loving your country means being a soldier.
This poster is using which of the following persuasive techniques?
Logic/Facts
Ethics/Credibility
Fear/Pathos
Ethics/claim
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.
FOMO
YOLO
Bandwagon
Camarederie
An exaggeration, or exaggerated statement to make a point (‘never’ / ‘always’ etc.).
fear
hyperbole
bandwagon
super lies
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).
Exaggerations
Euphemisms
Niceties
Name-calling
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.
Euphemisms
Generalities
Oxymorons
Metaphors
Using well-known personalities to endorse a person, group, or cause. / An appeal to a ‘higher authority’ to back up the point.
Michael James
Appeal to celebrity or authority
Lebron Jordan
Appeal to logic and facts
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.
Bandwagon
Name calling
Generalities
Camaraderie
"Los Angeles is the worst city in the world!" This is a ___ ____.
blatant lie
lie lie
what? No!
bold claim
"Riviera has a uniform dress code." Is this an emotive or non emotive statement?
emotive
non emotove
non emotive
emotie
Riviera Prep has the most stringent and useless dress code. Is this an emotive or non emotive statement?
emotional
emotive
non emotive
yes
This is an industry specific word that professionals may use in specific industries.
Jorgan
Joran
Jargon
Jordan
Examples of a "call to action" include (select all that apply)
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List at least three persuasive techniques and how they are used.
"Protein is an essential macronutrient so you should stay away from vegan diets." Which persuasive technique is being used?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Lolos
According to educators and researches everywhere, reading improves a child's imagination. Choose all that apply.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Magic
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.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Eh
As a dentist I see this problem a lot, I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste.
Etos
Ethos
Pathos
Patos
