Persuasive devices
What is it called when you ask a question to make the reader think?
a) Statement
b) Rhetorical question
c) Exclamation
d) Command
b) Rhetorical question
Which word is stronger? Good or...?
a) Okay
b) Nice
c) Fantastic
d) Fine
c) Fantastic
Name one way to start a persuasive sentence.
a) "I think..."
b) "It is my idea..."
c) "I strongly believe..."
d) "Maybe..."
c) "I strongly believe..."
Is this a fact or opinion? "Dogs are better than cats."
a) Fact
b) Opinion
c) Neither
d) Both
b) Opinion
What is a linking word to add more information?
a) However
b) Nevertheless
c) Furthermore
d) Although
c) Furthermore
What technique is used in this sentence? "You must take action now!"
a) Rhetorical question
b) Imperative (Command)
c) Hyperbole
d) Simile
b) Imperative (Command)
Which word is more persuasive than bad?
a) Awful
b) Unacceptable
c) Not good
d) Okay
b) Unacceptable
What is a formal way to start an argument?
a) "It is undeniable that..."
b) "Maybe we should..."
c) "It is kind of possible that..."
d) "I don’t know, but..."
a) "It is undeniable that..."
Is this a fact or opinion? "Water boils at 100°C."
a) Fact
b) Opinion
c) It depends
d) A guess
a) Fact
What is a linking word to introduce contrast?
a) In addition
b) Also
c) However
d) Because
c) However
What is it called when you repeat a word or phrase to make your point stronger?
a) Repetition
b) Alliteration
c) Fact
d) Evidence
a) Repetition
What is a stronger way to say "This idea is nice"?
a) "This idea is okay."
b) "This idea is alright."
c) "This idea is outstanding!"
d) "This idea is interesting."
c) "This idea is outstanding!"
Complete this persuasive opener: "Without a doubt, we must..."
a) Leave this topic.
b) Consider the issue.
c) Take action immediately.
d) Change our opinions.
c) Take action immediately.
Which is an opinion?
a) "Exercise improves health."
b) "Exercise is the best activity ever!"
c) "Doctors recommend exercise."
d) "Exercise burns calories."
b) "Exercise is the best activity ever!"
Which connective fits best? "__________, it is clear that we need to make a change."
a) Therefore
b) But
c) Also
d) However
a) Therefore
Which persuasive device appeals to the reader’s emotions?
a) Statistics
b) Rhetorical question
c) Emotive language
d) Headings
c) Emotive language
Fill in the blank: "This is the _____ solution to our problem!"
a) Ultimate
b) Average
c) Ordinary
d) Usual
a) Ultimate
Which is a stronger way to start an argument?
a) "Maybe we should..."
b) "We absolutely must..."
c) "I guess we could..."
d) "I suppose we could..."
b) "We absolutely must..."
What is one way to make an opinion sound more persuasive?
a) Use strong adjectives
b) Use evidence
c) Both A and B
d) Ignore facts
c) Both A and B
Fill in the blank: "Some people believe that school uniforms are unnecessary. __________, they help students focus."
a) Because
b) However
c) And
d) Also
b) However
Identify the technique in this sentence: "If we don’t act now, the consequences will be disastrous!"
a) Fear appeal
b) Repetition
c) Exaggeration
d) Fact
a) Fear appeal
Which word is a powerful synonym for "helpful"?
a) Useful
b) Necessary
c) Essential
d) Decent
c) Essential
What is a good way to introduce a counter-argument?
a) "I don’t agree, so you’re wrong."
b) "Some people may argue that... However..."
c) "Whatever you say, I disagree."
d) "You are mistaken, and here’s why."
b) "Some people may argue that... However..."
Rewrite this opinion as a fact-based statement: "Homework is annoying."
a) "I hate homework."
b) "Many students report that homework increases stress levels."
c) "Homework is boring."
d) "Homework is always terrible."
b) "Many students report that homework increases stress levels."
Which sentence uses a persuasive linking phrase correctly?
a) "In conclusion, we should ban plastic bags."
b) "Conclusion we should ban plastic bags."
c) "So, ban plastic bags."
d) "Ban plastic bags, okay?"
a) "In conclusion, we should ban plastic bags."