Persuasion Techniques in Communication
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What is the primary purpose of persuasion in communication?

  • To express creativity through art
  • To inform about a specific topic
  • To convince others to change their viewpoint or take action (correct)
  • To entertain an audience with humor
  • Which of the following is NOT a technique commonly used in persuasive communication?

  • Emotive language
  • Personal anecdotes (correct)
  • Modal verbs
  • Statistical data
  • What role do rhetorical questions play in persuasive communication?

  • They provide clear answers to complex problems.
  • They engage the reader's thought process. (correct)
  • They discourage further discussion.
  • They introduce new evidence.
  • What is the significance of using repetition in persuasion?

    <p>To help the audience remember key points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which persuasive technique involves appealing to a widely held belief that many people are participating in something?

    <p>Bandwagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique primarily aims to enhance the emotional response of the audience in persuasion?

    <p>Emotive language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is least likely to be used as a persuasive strategy in campaigns?

    <p>Presenting unbiased data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of modal verbs in persuasive communication?

    <p>To express possibility or necessity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which persuasive strategy encourages the audience to align their beliefs with a perceived majority?

    <p>Bandwagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rhetorical device involves asking a question for effect rather than to elicit an actual response?

    <p>Rhetorical questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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