Persuasive Techniques
Quiz by Daniel Castillo
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- Q1Which persuasive technique is when an author compares two things and gives reasons why one is better or worse to support a position?ExaggerationCausalityComparisonPersuasion60s
- Q2What is the author's viewpoint?The author's perspectiveThe author's point guardThe author's opinionThe author's purpose60s
- Q3"If cheeseburgers were cute, folks would probably think you were Big and Bad, too" is an example of what persuasive technique?ComparisonExaggerationCausality60s
- Q4What is the author's opinion about a subject?Author's purposeAuthor's PositionAuthor's pinterestAuthor's playground60s
- Q5Which persuasive technique is when an author stretches the truth to make something sound much better or worse than it actually is?ExaggerationCompromiseCausalityComparison60s
- Q6Text written to persuade or convince the reader of something is:Non-fiction textPersuasive TextFicitonal TextExpository Text60s
- Q7"Being bored gives our brain a rest, like when an athlete takes time off running" is an example of what persuasive technique?CausalityExaggerationComparison60s
- Q8"When somebody talks about my granny like that, I go a little crazy" is an example of what persuasive technique?ComparisonCausalityExaggeration60s
- Q9Which persuasive technique is when an author uses cause and effect to support a position?CausalityComparisonCompositionExaggeration60s
- Q10""The iPad died," Justin says softly, like he's talking about a beloved pet" is an example of what persuasive technique?CausalityComparisonExaggeration60s