Persuasive Techniques Test Flashcards
1
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Adjective
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A word used to describe something
2
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Adverb
A
A word that has an impact on the doing word
3
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Alliteration
A
Repetition of a certain word
4
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Appeals
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Targeting a particular emotive response
5
Q
Anecdote
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A short story to prove a point
6
Q
Cliche
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A common saying
7
Q
Emotive Language
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Using language to provoke emotion
7
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Colloquialism
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A word or phrase common to a particular country
7
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Connotations
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A word that has other feelings attached to it
8
Q
Direct Address
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Addressing someone by name or title
8
Q
Ethos
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Highlights Credibility
9
Q
Evidence
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Using facts, research, or statistics to prove your point of view
10
Q
Hyperbole
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Emphasizes the ideas by overstressing the main point
11
Q
Inclusive Language
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Directly addressing the reader as a member of a group
12
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Imagery
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Descriptive writing to create an image in the reader’s mind
