Identifying Claims and Persuasion Techniques

What is a "claim" in a text?

• A personal attack on someone

• A statement that asserts something to be true

• A type of emotional appeal

• A logical argument

Which of the following is an example of "pathos"?

• Using statistics to support an argument

• Appealing to the audience's emotions

• Establishing the speaker's credibility

• Making a logical argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the technique: "Everyone's Doing It!"

• Testimonial

• Bandwagoning

• Plain Folks

• Repetition

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

What does "ethos" refer to in an argument?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Credibility of the speaker

• Repetition of a message

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of "logos"?

• Using emotional words to persuade

• Presenting logical arguments and evidence

• Attacking someone's character

• Using a celebrity endorsement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using "testimonial" in an argument?

• To appeal to logic

• To show that ordinary people use a product

• To use a famous person's endorsement

• To attack an opponent personally

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which technique is being used: "I’m Just Like You!"

• Bandwagoning

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

• Generalizations

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the effect of using "repetition" in an argument?

• It makes the argument more logical

• It helps to establish credibility

• It reinforces the message by saying it multiple times

• It appeals to emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the technique: "One Size Fits All!"

• Generalizations

• Bandwagoning

• Testimonial

• Emotional Words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is an "ad hominem" attack?

• An appeal to logic

• A personal attack on someone's character

• A generalization

• A repetition of a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8