Definitions
Persuasive Technique 1
Persuasive Technique 2
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100
Convincing us to accept someone or something because it’s popular.
What is bandwagon?
100
Which persuasive technique would most likely be used in an advertisement for an acne treatment?
What is testimonial?
100
In a McDonald’s ad, you hear the same song over and over that states "McDonalds is a great place for a great time."
What is repetition
100
Which sentence would best convince your friend that he should visit the new sports store in the mall? A. The store is easiest to get to if you use the escalator. B. There is a huge mural of Michael Jordan on the wall next to the entrance of the mall. C. All of the sneakers are on sale, and if you buy one pair, you get the next pair free. D. The sneakers I bought are red and black.
C. All of the sneakers are on sale, and if you buy one pair, you get the next pair free.
100
A statement made that include true information.
What is a fact?
200
Repeating a name, slogan or product over and over in the same advertisement
What is Repetition
200
Which persuasive technique would most likely be used to convince you to adopt a pet from an animal shelter?
What is emotional appeal
200
A bicycle commercial shows thousands of bicyclists on the road riding their brand of bike. The commercial states that everyone is buying this bike.
What is bandwagon
200
Tina is working on a book report for school. She has to write a paper about the book she read. Then she has to tell the class why they should read the book. Tina read a book about Michael Jordan. What should Tina say that would best convince other kids to read the book about Michael Jordan? A. Michael Jordan is the coolest person in the world and the best basketball player ever! B. If you do not like Michael Jordan, you don't know anything about sports at all! C. Michael Jordan did more than play sports; he even starred in a movie with Bugs Bunny. D. I really like basketball, and I was able to read this book in one day because it is so cool!
D. I really like basketball, and I was able to read this book in one day because it is so cool!
200
What company uses the repetition method with a song that goes," Five....five dollar....five dollar footlong!"
Who is Subway?
300
Using another customer or a famous person to try to make you buy or support something.
What is testimonial
300
Which persuasive technique is most often used by large companies like McDonald's and Nike?
What is slogan
300
Tiger Woods is shown drinking Mountain Dew on a billboard
What is testimonial
300
Tony is trying to convince the kids in his class that it’s beneficial to use the school’s bus instead of riding bikes to school. What is the best reason he can give to make the students reconsider riding their bikes and taking the bus? A. The bus travels around 18 different blocks in the neighborhood. B. The driver is nice. C. The windows are the perfect size. D. The bus gets to school everyday on time which helps since you have to stay after school if you’re late.
D. The bus gets to school everyday on time which helps since you have to stay after school if you’re late.
300
A statement made that expresses how a person feels about a subject.
What is an opinion?
400
Uses extreme language to create an emotional response or connection.
What is loaded words
400
Which persuasive technique that claims "everybody is doing it" is using what persuasive technique?
What is bandwagon
400
“The succulent taste of our butter fried chicken will make your mouth water.”
What is loaded words
400
Spring break is coming up at Jordan's school. He wants to go to New York City for the week, but his parents want to go camping. They say it will be less expensive to camp, and they are not sure they want to spend the money to go to New York right now. Which of the following would best help Jordan convince his parents to take a trip to New York City for spring break? A. New York City is really big, and it is so much more fun than going camping in the woods. B. New York City can teach us so much about culture, from museums to the theater. C. Camping is really dumb, and we will have a lot more fun buying stuff in New York City. D. New York City is where I want to go this time no matter how much it costs!
B. New York City can teach us so much about culture, from museums to the theater.
400
What company uses the slogan "I'm Lovin It."
McDonalds.
500
Tries to transfer positive feelings associated with images that are not always related
What is transfer
500
Which persuasive technique is often used by politicians running for election?
What is expert opinion?
500
A commercial shows a group of children running through a park laughing and having fun while drinking Kool-Aid
What is transfer
500
Simon rides his bike to school. Everyday, he has to ride across a dangerous intersection at Monk and Boones Street where two students have already been hurt. There is no safety guard. There is no crosswalk. He has to pedal fast across the street as cars speed by. He wants the city to fix this problem. He decides to write a letter to the city counsel. Which sentence should Simon include to persuade the city to hire a safety guard for the intersection? A. Too many cars speed in the city, so the city counsel should give out more speeding tickets. B. Two students have been in accidents at the corner of Monk and Boones St., and more will happen without someone to help bikers cross. C. The school should excuse the people who ride bikes from being late because of the intersection at Monk and Boones St. D. The intersection at Monk and Boones St. does not have a path for bikers to cross.
B. Two students have been in accidents at the corner of Monk and Boones St., and more will happen without someone to help bikers cross.
500
What company always uses athletes for advertising? This year they used Olympic champion, Gabby Douglas?
What is Wheaties?
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