Persuasive Techniques and Structures

What is the definition of rhetorical questions?

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer

• a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point

Which is the best definition of stereotype?

• An over- generalized statement about an entire group of people.

• An exaggerated statement.

• Words, terms, or phrases that have strong connotations that are meant to appeal to the audience by evoking emotional reactions that go beyond the meaning of the word.

• An appeal made to win an argument through the emotions of their audience.

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?

"It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!"

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Direct Address

• Rhetorical Questions

• Loaded Language

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?

"We must protest until the school removes the vending machines. How much longer should we continue to feed our children junk food?"

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Direct Address

• Rhetorical Questions

• Loaded Language

"All Americans eat fast food."

Which rhetorical device is this cartoon an example of?

• Logical Fallacy

• Generalizations

• Hyperbole

• Emotional Appeals

Which choice is an example of a rhetorical question?

• Can you imagine what would happen if plastic bags covered each of our oceans?

• Who is sitting next to that student?

The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________. 

• counterargument
• explanation
• claim
• evidence

What persuasive  technique is being used?

• Loaded Language
• Bandwagon
• Testimonial
• Logical Appeal

Specific facts, statistics, and examples are used as...

• evidence
• topics

• connotation

• treacherous

the repetition of the first consonant sound occurring close together in a series of words

• Allusion

• Alliteration

• Anaphora

• analogy