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Understanding Persuasive Techniques

Authored by annelise van der Berg

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Persuasive Techniques
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is ethos in persuasive writing?

Ethos is the emotional appeal in persuasive writing.

Ethos is the use of statistics to persuade the audience.

Ethos is the appeal to credibility and character in persuasive writing.

Ethos refers to the logical reasoning used in arguments.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does pathos appeal to an audience?

Pathos appeals by providing statistical data to support arguments.

Pathos is used to present logical reasoning and facts.

Pathos relies on the use of technical jargon to persuade the audience.

Pathos appeals to an audience by evoking emotions to influence their attitudes and decisions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define logos and its role in persuasion.

Logos is an emotional appeal that relies on personal anecdotes.

Logos is a persuasive technique that focuses solely on emotional responses.

Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic, playing a crucial role in persuasion by using logical arguments and evidence.

Logos is a visual representation used to attract attention.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using evidence in writing?

The purpose of using evidence in writing is to support claims and enhance credibility.

To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

To distract from the main argument and reduce clarity.

To fill space and make the text longer.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can expert opinion enhance a writer's credibility?

Expert opinion enhances a writer's credibility by providing authoritative validation and depth to their content.

Expert opinion is irrelevant to a writer's success.

Expert opinions only confuse the reader.

Expert opinion decreases a writer's authority.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of evidence involves statistical data?

Qualitative evidence

Quantitative evidence

Anecdotal evidence

Theoretical evidence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain anecdotal evidence with an example.

Anecdotal evidence is based on statistical data from large studies.

Anecdotal evidence is always considered more reliable than empirical evidence.

Anecdotal evidence is a scientific method used to gather data.

Anecdotal evidence is personal stories used to support claims, like someone saying a diet worked for them.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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