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Persuasive techniques

Quiz by Sarah Simpson

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  • Q1
    What is inclusive language?
    Words that have a high degree of certainty e.g. always, definitely.
    Words that link paragraphs together e.g. firstly, secondly.
    Words that make you and the reader closer together. E.g. 'we', 'us'
    Words that alienate the reader e.g. 'them' 'they'
    45s
  • Q2
    What is figurative language?
    Words that make you and the reader closer together e.g. 'we', 'us'
    Words that indicate a high degree of certainty e.g. always, definitely
    When a question is asked to make the reader think
    The use of words in a non-literal way or plain way e.g. homework is like a steak - rare and never well done!
    45s
  • Q3
    What is jargon?
    A question that makes the reader think
    A coherent piece of work, marked by order and consistency
    The use of words in a non-literal or plain way
    Special language used by a specific group or profession
    45s
  • Q4
    What are high modality words?
    Words that tightly link your paragraphs together so they are organised and connected
    An exaggerated claim or statement that is not meant to be taken literally
    Truthful information from surveys to back up a point.
    Words that indicate a high degree of certainty e.g. always, definitely
    45s
  • Q5
    What is exclusive language?
    words that make you and the reader closer together e.g. we, us
    words that indicate a high degree of certainty
    words that tightly link paragraphs together so they are organised and connected. e.g. firstly, secondly
    Words that alienate the reader from a particular point of view (e.g. them, they)
    45s
  • Q6
    What are statistics?
    The use of words in a non-literal or plain way
    special language used by a group or profession
    when words are used to make the reader feel a certain emotion, like sadness or anger
    When truthful information from surveys is given to back up a point
    30s
  • Q7
    What is hyperbole?
    An exaggerated claim or statement that is not meant to be taken literally
    Conceding that there are other points of view on offer
    A coherent piece of work, marked by order and consistency
    words that indicate a high degree of certainty
    30s
  • Q8
    What are rhetorical questions?
    A question that is asked to make the reader think
    An essay question
    A question that requires an accurate response
    A multiple choice exam question
    30s

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