Persuasive Techniques SAT review

Which of these techniques uses emotion to persuade readers? (such as sadness, guilt, curiosity, anger, etc.)

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these techniques uses facts, statistics, or logic to persuade readers?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these techniques uses credibility or trustworthiness to persuade readers? (Example: the author's own credibility, bringing in an expert's opinion, etc.)

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is imagery?

• a comparison that says how one thing IS another (without using "like" or "as")

• a comparison that says how one thing is LIKE another (using "like" or "as")

• a detailed description (using the 5 senses) that creates an image for the reader

• a writer's attitude toward a subject or an audience (ex: formal, cheerful, sarcastic, etc.)

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a simile?

• a comparison that says how one thing is LIKE another (using "like" or "as")

• a comparison that says how one thing IS another (without using "like" or "as")

• a detailed description (using the 5 senses) that creates an image for the reader

• repeating words or ideas

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a metaphor?

• repeating words or ideas

• a comparison that says how one thing IS another (without using "like" or "as")

• a detailed description (using the 5 senses) that creates an image for the reader

• a comparison that says how one thing is LIKE another (using "like" or "as")

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a repetition?

• a comparison that says how one thing is LIKE another (using "like" or "as")

• a writer's attitude toward a subject or an audience (ex: formal, cheerful, sarcastic, etc.)

• a detailed description (using the 5 senses) that creates an image for the reader

• repeating words or ideas

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is tone?

• repeating words or ideas

• a comparison that says how one thing is LIKE another (using "like" or "as")

• a comparison that says how one thing IS another (without using "like" or "as")

• a writer's attitude toward a subject or an audience (ex: formal, cheerful, sarcastic, etc.)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the technique used here: I have covered immigration for three decades. I am the child of immigrants . . .

• ethos

• imagery

• logos

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the technique used here: The flow of migrants is a quarter of what it was at its high point in 2000 and it is no longer predominantly made up of Mexicans seeking a better life.

• pathos

• repetition

• logos

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5