Critical Thinking and Persuasive Writing Techniques
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Which rhetorical device involves using inclusive personal pronouns to gain the audience's trust and support?

  • Predicting Counter-Argument
  • Empowerment of the Audience
  • Personal Sacrifice
  • Inclusive Language (correct)
  • What is the purpose of predicting counter-argument as a rhetorical device?

  • To show personal sacrifice
  • To gain the audience's trust and support
  • To address weaknesses in an argument before the opponent does (correct)
  • To empower the audience
  • Which rhetorical device involves calling the audience to action and making them believe they have the power to elicit change?

  • Empowerment of the Audience (correct)
  • Inclusive Language
  • Personal Sacrifice
  • Predicting Counter-Argument
  • What does the rhetorical device of personal sacrifice entail?

    <p>Showing oneself as an example of being committed to a cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which persuasive technique involves using logical reasoning to promote a point of view?

    <p>Appeal to Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What persuasive technique relies on the ethics or morality of the audience to persuade them?

    <p>Appeal to Morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which persuasive technique involves addressing weaknesses in an argument before the opponent can do so?

    <p>Predicting Counter-Argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What persuasive technique relies on the religious background and beliefs of the audience?

    <p>Appeal to Spirituality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which persuasive technique involves using empirical, factual, or statistical information to promote a point of view?

    <p>Testimonials, Expertise, Data, and Examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What persuasive technique involves impacting or using the feelings or emotions of the audience to gain support?

    <p>Appeal to Emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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