Persuasive Skills
What is the purpose of a persuasive argument?
a) To entertain the audience
b) To inform the audience
c) To change or influence the audience's thoughts, actions, or beliefs
d) To confuse the audience
c) To change or influence the audience's thoughts, actions, or beliefs
What is a social issue?
A social issue is a problem that affects a significant number of people within a society and often requires a collective response or action to address.
What sport did Greg Inglis play professionally?
a) Soccer
b) Rugby League
c) Cricket
d) Basketball
NRL - Rugby League
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Who played Jack Dawson in the movie Titanic?
Leonardo Dicaprio
Which technique is used to appeal to Emotions?
Pathos
How does poverty impact access to education?
a) It limits access to quality schools and resources
b) It increases opportunities for higher education
c) It only affects primary school enrollment
d) It does not impact education at all
a) It limits access to quality schools and resources
What is the name of the mental health organization Greg Inglis founded?
a) The Goanna Foundation
b) Inglis Care Network
c) Goanna Academy
d) Kempsey Community Outreach
c) Goanna Academy
Which Beatles album is often cited as one of the most influential albums of all time and includes the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"?
a) Abbey Road
b) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
c) Revolver
d) The White Album
b) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Which movie features the quote, “Here's looking at you, kid”?
a) Gone with the Wind
b) Casablanca
c) The Godfather
d) Citizen Kane
b) Casablanca
What is an effective way to establish credibility in a persuasive argument?
a) Using complex vocabulary to impress the audience
b) Sharing personal stories and experiences
c) Citing reliable sources and showing expertise
d) Asking unrelated questions
c) Citing reliable sources and showing expertise
What is a common cause of homelessness in developed countries?
a) High availability of affordable housing
b) Lack of affordable housing and unemployment
c) Universal healthcare coverage
d) Excessive government support
b) Lack of affordable housing and unemployment
In what way has Greg Inglis’s personal life impacted his mental health advocacy?
a) His experience with retirement
b) His own struggles with mental health
c) His training as a mental health professional
d) His childhood in Kempsey
b) His own struggles with mental health
What musical genre is characterized by its 4/4 time signature and an emphasis on bass and rhythm, originating in Jamaica in the late 1960s?
a) Reggae
b) Jazz
c) Salsa
d) Blues
a) Reggae
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the real name of the character Black Widow?
c) Natasha Romanoff
How does using a counterargument strengthen a persuasive essay?
a) It distracts the reader from the main point
b) It makes the writer appear indecisive
c) It demonstrates an understanding of different perspectives
d) It weakens the writer's argument
c) It demonstrates an understanding of different perspectives
How does systemic racism affect healthcare and employment opportunities?
a) It leads to higher job availability for marginalized groups
b) It creates barriers to quality healthcare and well-paying jobs
c) It has no effect on healthcare or employment
d) It improves healthcare access for all groups equally
b) It creates barriers to quality healthcare and well-paying jobs
What specific demographic does Greg Inglis’s recent mental health program in Kempsey primarily aim to support?
a) Rural healthcare workers
b) Indigenous women
c) Young Indigenous men
d) High school teachers
c) Young Indigenous men
Which composer, known for his complex harmonies and innovative use of leitmotifs, composed the "Ring Cycle" operas?
a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
b) Richard Wagner
c) Ludwig van Beethoven
d) Johann Sebastian Bach
b) Richard Wagner
Which director is known for his suspenseful thrillers and directed movies such as Psycho and The Birds?
a) Stanley Kubrick
b) Alfred Hitchcock
c) Francis Ford Coppola
d) Orson Welles
b) Alfred Hitchcock
Name this technique:
He is exception, excellent and exuberant
Alliteration
How does the concept of "intersectionality" help us understand social issues?
a) It suggests that issues are only relevant to one identity group
b) It shows how different identities combine to create unique experiences of discrimination
c) It simplifies social issues by focusing on isolated factors
d) It disregards the impact of overlapping social identities
b) It shows how different identities combine to create unique experiences of discrimination
How does Greg Inglis's Goanna Academy approach mental health differently than other mainstream organizations?
a) By focusing solely on Indigenous culture
b) By incorporating Inglis’s personal experiences and community-focused workshops
c) By working exclusively online
d) By promoting competitive sports as the only therapy
b) By incorporating Inglis’s personal experiences and community-focused workshops
In the world of hip-hop, what is a “sample,” and how is it most commonly used in music production?
a) A live recording used only during performances
b) A short segment of audio from another song, used to create new beats or melodies
c) A brand of drum machine
d) A vocal harmony layer added to background tracks
b) A short segment of audio from another song, used to create new beats or melodies
In The Lord of the Rings trilogy, what is the name of the Elven realm where Galadriel resides?
a) Gondor
b) Rohan
c) Lothlórien
d) Mirkwood
c) Lothlórien