Language and Persuasion Quiz

A technique or type of language that is used by the speaker or an author for the purpose of evoking a particular reaction from the listener/reader or persuading them to think in a certain way.

• A Refutation

• B Rhetorical Device

• C Arguable claim

• D Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A series of actions taken by writers to move from an assignment or idea to a polished product

• A Writing Process

• B Rhetorical shift

• C Rhetorical Device

• D Counterargument

A statement that can be supported or refuted with evidence and reasoning.

• A Refutation

• B Arguable Claim

• C Rebuttal

• D Diction

A distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition

• A Tone

• B Motif

• C Symbol

• D Archetype

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Used to persuade an audience by appealing to logical thought, facts, evidence, statistics and rationality.

• A Ethos

• B Pathos

• C Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Persuading an audience by appealing to the reliable character or credibility of the speaker/writer

• A Ethos

• B Pathos

• C Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Persuading an audience by appealing to their emotions and feelings

• A Ethos

• B Pathos

• C Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Refers to the attitude or mood conveyed by an author through their writing, primarily through word choice.

• Style

• Tone

• Mood

• Word Choice

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An argument or set of reasons that opposes the main argument. Also known as the 'opposing viewpoint.'

• Concession

• Convincing Conclusion

• Counterargument

• Colon and semicolon

A sentence or two acknowledging that there could be some truth to the counterargument. A statement that proves merit and validity to the opposing viewpoint.

• Rebuttal

• Refutation

• Concession

• Conclusion