10 More Persuasive Techniques.

How many persuasive techniques are identified as enhancing any piece of text?

• Five
• Seven
• Twelve
• Ten

Which of the following best describes alliteration?

• The repetition of sound at the end of words.
• The repetition of sound at the start of words.
• The use of contrasting ideas in a sentence.
• The inclusion of a rhyme scheme in poetry.

Which of the following best describes the concept of connotations?

• an idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

• The literal meaning of a word.
• The grammatical structure of a sentence.
• The sound of a word.

What is the primary purpose of using emotive words in persuasive writing?

• To confuse the audience.
• To create a humorous tone.
• To provoke an emotional reaction from the reader.
• To provide factual information.

What role does evidence play in persuasive writing?

• It only includes personal anecdotes.
• It is unnecessary for convincing the audience.
• It can come in many forms such as facts, figures, and quotes to be convincing.

• It distracts from the main argument.

How does exaggeration function in persuasive arguments?

• It provides a balanced view of the topic.
• It can make an argument seem more important.
• It simplifies complex ideas.
• It avoids emotional appeal.

Which of the following statements about imagery is true?

• Imagery is irrelevant in persuasive writing.
• Imagery is a technique that only appeals to logic.
• Imagery helps direct the reader's understanding through vivid description that brings a scene to life.

• Imagery is only used in poetry.

What is the function of metaphors in persuasive writing?

• They provide literal explanations.
• They encourage the audience to make connections between ideas.
• They are used to create confusion.
• They serve no purpose in persuasion.

How does repetition enhance persuasive writing?

• It complicates the argument.
• It introduces new ideas.
• It reinforces an argument and drives home a message.
• It makes the text longer.

What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in persuasive writing?

• They confuse the reader.
• They involve the reader and can lead them to a particular conclusion.
• They provide clear answers.
• They are used to summarize the argument.