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Persuasion and Argumentation

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 15hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

physiological need

1.

the needs we need to survive: food, air, water, shelter, and reproduction

b)

safety need

2.

The need to feel secure and safe physically, family, health, and money.

c)

love and belongingness need

3.

The need to fit in and belong and feel connection with others.

d)

self-esteem need

4.

They need to self-respect.

e)

self-actualization

5.

The need to reach our full potential

2.

This rhetorical device appeals to a sense of logic by providing facts, figures, statistics, logic, proof, evidence, etc...

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

3.

This appeals to the audience's emotion

(a)  

4.

This rhetorical device demonstrates the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker, product, company, or service.

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

5.

Who is the intended audience, and how do you know?

a)

Families because it shows a baby.

b)

Potential parents because it shows a picture of a baby.

c)

Teens because it says "Thinking being a teen parent wont cost you?"

d)

Children because it shows a picture of a baby.

6.

Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Physiological

e)

Self-actualization

7.

What is this ad attempting/trying to do? Check all that apply.

a)

Sell baby products.

b)

Sell a nanny or babysitting service.

c)

Inform about family planning.

d)

Convince teens to not get pregnant.

8.

Who is the intended audience, and how do you know? Check all that apply.

a)

Women athletes of color as shown per the picture.

b)

All athletes because the person is an athlete.

c)

All female athletes because the athlete in the picture is female.

d)

Soldiers because they are heroes.

9.

Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Esteem

e)

Self-actualization

10.

Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Esteem

e)

Safety and security

11.

Who is the intended audience, and how do you know? Check all that apply.

a)

Children because they wear Nike products.

b)

People of color because it's Colin Kaepernick in the ad.

c)

Athletes because Colin Kaepernick in the ad.

d)

Women because Colin Kaepernick is cute.

12.

Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Esteem

e)

Self-actualization

13.

Who is the targeted audience for this ad? How do you know?

a)

Girls or female teens because it shows females.

b)

Parents of female teens.

c)

Female teens/girls of color because of the picture.

d)

Families because they include female teens.

14.

Which rhetorical devices/Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs are employed in this ad?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Safety Need

e)

Self-esteem Need

15.

The art of convincing others of your opinion

a)

logic

b)

persuasion or argumentation

c)

stereotype

d)

bias

16.

The art of convincing others of your opinion

a)

logic

b)

persuasion or argumentation

c)

stereotype

d)

bias

17.

What does rhetoric mean?

a)

It is the emotions part of an argument.

b)

It is the logic part of an argumen.

c)

It is the art of persuasive speaking and writing,

d)

It is the knowledge part of an argument.

18.

A belief must be ______ to be used persuasively in a speech.

a)

proven true

b)

proven false

c)

justified/supported

d)

contradicted

19.

A speaker must use ______ to support reasons given in a persuasive speech.

a)

evidence

b)

questions

c)

propositions

d)

quotations

20.

The specific purpose of persuasion is to ______.

a)

change the audience's belief

b)

gain the audience's support

c)

prompt the audience to take action

d)

all of the above

21.

Persuasion based on reasons supported by evidence uses ______.

a)

logical reasoning

b)

ethical standards

c)

emotional appeal

d)

audience feedback

22.

Another word for credibility is ______.

a)

believability

b)

competency

c)

authenticity

d)

sincerity

23.

Adapting your speech to your audience is ______.

a)

not as important in persuasion as in other types of speeches

b)

unnecessary in persuasive speeches

c)

more important in persuasion than in other types of speeches

d)

impossible without first conducting a poll

24.

The group of people that a speech, persuasive essay, or commercial is focused upon in order to convince, call-to-action, or sell their product.

a)

bandwagon

b)

star power

c)

target audience or intended audience

d)

fear

25.

A writer’s position on an issue or problem that can be proven or verified

a)

claim

b)

topic sentence

c)

bandwagon

26.

A weak, unscientific, or insensible way of thinking about something

a)

faulty reasoning or fallacy

b)

bandwagon

c)

expert opinion

27.

As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

28.

The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

29.

There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night. Select ALL that Apply!

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

d)

Safety and Security Need

30.

You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

31.

Geico can save you 15% or more on car insurance.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

32.

7UP is 100% natural.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

33.

True or False: Basic needs of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs must be met before we can fulfill higher needs.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What does it mean to self-actualize?

a)

to find love

b)

to have security

c)

to reach one's full potential

d)

to meet the basic need (optional)

35.

Maslow believed that we are motivated by our needs.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

___________________ needs are things we need to survive

a)

physiological

b)

safety and security

c)

love and belonging

d)

esteem

37.

Feeling a part of a group helps us meet _______________ need

a)

basic physiological needs

b)

safety and security

c)

love and belonging

d)

esteem

38.

Getting married will or may meet ________________ need.

a)

basic physiological

b)

safety

c)

love and belonging

d)

esteem

39.

When parents say "you will never be good enough to go to college"  they are not helping their child achieve 

a)

safety and security

b)

love and belonging

c)

esteem

d)

self actualization

40.

Air, food, water, and sleep are all part of this level of needs.

a)

Physiological

b)

Self-actualization

c)

Esteem

d)

Safety and Security

41.

Not having to worry about your health, job, or being attacked are related to this level of needs.

a)

Physiological

b)

Love and Belonging

c)

Esteem

d)

Safety and Security

42.

Being confident in what you do and being respected by others are related to this level of needs.

a)

Physiological

b)

Love and Belonging

c)

Esteem

d)

Safety and Security

43.

If you are spontaneous, creative, and good at problem-solving, you have probably reached this level of the hierarchy of needs.

a)

Safety and Security

b)

Love and Belonging

c)

Esteem

d)

Self-actualization

44.

Steve Buscemi lost his job during the recession and then lost his home. Now he has to hope that he can find a shelter to stay at each night until he gets back on his feet. What level of need is he lacking?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and Belonging

d)

Safety and Security

45.

Bruce Wayne lost both his parents in a shooting when he was young. He has a butler that watches over him, but he has trouble establishing meaningful relationships with others. What level of needs is he missing?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and Belonging

d)

Safety and Security

46.

Virginia Woolf grew up in an upper-middle class family and became a successful published author. However, she did not feel that she was a success and walked into a lake, drowning herself. What level of needs was she missing?

a)

Physiological

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and Belonging

d)

Safety and Security

47.

Anthony Stark is a genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist. He is an inventor and has been successful in many different endeavors in his life. What level of needs is he at?

a)

Safety and Security

b)

Esteem

c)

Love and Belonging

d)

Self-actualization

48.

The order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, from bottom to top, is...

a)

Safety, Belonging-Love, Self-Actualization, Self-Esteem, and Physiological

b)

Psychological, Security, Happiness, Ego, and Self-Realization 

c)

Physiological, Safety, Belonging-Love, Self-Esteem, and Self-Actualization

d)

Physiological, Love, Self-Actualization, Esteem, Safety

49.

What is the highest goal in human development according to Maslow?

a)

Safety

b)

Physiological

c)

Self-actuliasation

d)

Belonging

50.

_______________ means: a question someone asks without expecting an answer.

a)

anaphora

b)

epistrophe

c)

rhetorical question

d)

parallelism

51.

A deductive argument cannot be both valid and unsound.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

This type of reasoning is known as the bottom up approach because it starts with a specific observation and moves to a general conclusion...

a)

Deductive

b)

Logical

c)

Logos

d)

Inductive

53.

This type of reasoning is known as the top down approach because it starts with a general observation and moves to a specific conclusion...

a)

Deductive

b)

Logical

c)

Logos

d)

Inductive

54.

“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in. Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art. Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can! The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time. Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that “museums cost too much for vistors to attend."

a)

A comparison showing which cities are the most expensive

b)

Examples of the fees people must pay to visit a museum

c)

Testimony from someone who cannot afford museum admission

d)

An interview with someone who thinks museums should be free

55.
Which of the following is a claim the author supports in paragraph 1?
“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost
always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special
showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.

a)

 Museums cost too much for visitors to attend.

b)

Museums should not charge extra fees.

c)

Traveling exhibits should always be free.

d)

Museums need more traveling shows.

56.
Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. 

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?
a)
You will learn another language. 
b)
Learning another foreign language is a waste of time.
c)
There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school. 
d)
Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. 
57.
Identify the claim below:

People get pets so that they will never be lonely, and they will always have a friend to be there for them. Ask your heart, what makes the best pet??? Some people think a best pet is a rabbit, or a dog, but it is clear that cats make the best pet. Cats are cuddle bugs, he’s playful, and cheap.
a)
People get pets so that they will never be lonely
b)
Ask your heart, what makes the best pet??? 
c)
Cats are cuddle bugs, he’s playful, and cheap.
d)
it is clear that cats make the best pet.
58.

What claim does the author make?

a)

The buffalo nickel is one of the most valuable collector coins

b)

Native Americans utilized almost every part of the buffalo

c)

The buffalo were similar to the periodic table of elements

d)

Tribes used pieces of the buffalo for shelter, warmth, and function

59.

What is evidence?

a)

Support for the counterclaim

b)

What the defense is trying to prove or defend against

c)

The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

d)

How the claim is right; proof, expert witness, research...

60.

Which of the following is EVIDENCE used to support the author's claim?

a)

Surveillance cameras lowered Baltimore, Maryland's crime rate by almost twenty-five percent.

b)

Cities and towns should install surveillance cameras.

c)

Some people claim that the cost of cameras would be better spent on hiring more police officers.

61.

Which statement offers the strongest support for the statement below?


Plastic grocery bags are better for the environment than paper grocery bags.

a)

Paper grocery bags are often assumed to be more environmentally friendly than plastic bags, but they still harm the environment.

b)

Reusable cloth bags are best for the environment, but plastic grocery bags are the next best option.

c)

Plastic grocery bags require less energy to manufacture and are more likely to be reused or recycled than paper grocery bags

d)

Plastic grocery bags take significantly longer to decompose than paper grocery bags, but they will eventually decompose.

62.

That statement, "As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%." is _____.

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

63.

Which sentence stated the writer's claim?

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4