Persuasive Strategies

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Assesses understanding of the strategies used in persuasion

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1.

A stated opinion that requires further support is known as
- A.
  
  A fact
- B.
  
  A claim
- C.
  
  a big name
- D.
  
  Evidence
2.

The persuasive strategy known as logos requires one to
- A.
  
  Build a sense of urgency in the audience
- B.
  
  Appeal to an audience by gaining their trust
- C.
  
  Use credible or expert testimony in the argument
- D.
  
  Use facts, numbers, reason, and data to support the argument
3.

When attempting to appeal to an audiences' emotions in order to persuade them to do something, the strategy is known as
- A.
  
  Ethos
- B.
  
  Kairos
- C.
  
  Pathos
- D.
  
  Convincos
4.

The type of strategy used most often in advertising when companies are trying to get you buy something now is
- A.
  
  Research
- B.
  
  Kairos
- C.
  
  Logos
- D.
  
  Evidence
5.

A car salesperson who wants to sell you a car, may attempt to persuade you by relating to you personally. They may say things like, "I have a son/daughter your age and I will help you out," or "I know how hard the economy is....believe me....I will cut you a deal." This tactic is called
- A.
  
  Pathos
- B.
  
  Logos
- C.
  
  Ethos
- D.
  
  Big names
6.

Choose the BEST big name for the following claim:The sport of wrestling puts the most academic stress on high school athletes.
- A.
  
  Mikel Nelson, CHS Varsity Wrestler
- B.
  
  Jerome Singleton, President of the High School League
- C.
  
  Coach Kemper Amick, Head Football Coach CHS
- D.
  
  Shenequa Coles, Principal of CHS
7.

The link below displays an example of:http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
- A.
  
  Using research to to make your argument convincing
- B.
  
  Incorporating pathos to persuade your audience
- C.
  
  Displaying images that develop a sense of urgency in the viewer
- D.
  
  Attempting to persuade through skepicism
8.

Jay-Z has just finished recording a brand new album. During the first 24 hours of its release, the album is being offered for purchase at a discounted rate for fans who come down to the record store. In an effort to get you to come down to the store, the strategy employed here is:
- A.
  
  Ethos
- B.
  
  Logos
- C.
  
  Pathos
- D.
  
  Kairos
9.

A brand new recording artist is being developed and launched to the public. Her record producer books Rihanna to make an appearance in both her first released track and her first music video. In an effort to get you to listen to her, the strategy employed here is:
- A.
  
  Logos
- B.
  
  Big name
- C.
  
  Pathos
- D.
  
  Kairos
10.

You and your parents are sitting with your teachers in an attempt to get you to do better in school and believe that your education is the most important factor in your future success. Your teachers show you your grade progress reports, your counselor shows you the attendence numbers, and your administrator shows you the number of referrals you have received. In an effort to get you to change your ways, the strategy employed here is:
- A.
  
  Logos
- B.
  
  Pathos
- C.
  
  Ethos
- D.
  
  Big name
11.

When using logos and big names in an argument, those particular persuasive strategies must have research to back them up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

When using a big name, the person just has to be famous; they do not have to be credible or expert in their opinions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Using an ethical (ethos) argument requires the person to practice what they preach, for example, if you attempt to convince your teacher to refrain from giving homework reasoning that, "we do all our classwork, so why have homework," you must truely do all your class work all the time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

If you are trying to persuade a friend not to leave a party with individuals that you know are going to do something illegal, the best strategy would be ethos.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Check all the boxes that can be BEST used to prove the following claim:School districts that have year around school with breaks throughout, have higher proforming students and higher graduation rates.
- A.
  
  A study conducted by the National Education Foundation found that graduation rates among year around students were 85% compared to 70% for tradition scheduling.
- B.
  
  Kobe Bryant states that he believes "year around school might be ok."
- C.
  
  In the past, I have attended a school with traditional scheduling and my grades were below average, but when I transfered to a year around school I started making A's and B's.
- D.
  
  Graduates of year around schools make 50K a year compared to traditional schedules at 35k annually.
- E.
  
  United States Department of Education, says "year around schooling will be the new schedule if American teens want to compete in a global job market.
- F.
  
  Students who go to schools with traditional schedules have a jammed packed year and have a very hard time getting work done. They are tired and have no break.

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