Persuasive Devices Quiz: Mastering Techniques for Effective Writing

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

To sway an audience on a particular subject

How does persuasive writing differ from debates and formal arguments?

It is a more personal and informal style of writing

What are the three primary types of persuasive techniques?

Ethos, pathos, and logos

What does 'ethos' refer to in persuasive writing?

One's character Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymological root of the modern word 'ethic'?

Ethos Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a combination of persuasive strategies in writing?

To strengthen the effect of the writing Signup and view all the answers

In what context are persuasive writing strategies used in advertising?

To encourage people to buy a certain product or service Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ethos style of persuasive writing?

To tap into the audience's morality and prove the writer's trustworthiness Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is commonly appealed to in persuasive writing using pathos?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What is the root meaning of the word 'logos' in persuasive writing?

Word Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is used to stress a point by using it two or more times?

Repetition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of pathos in persuasive writing?

To generate an intense emotional response Signup and view all the answers

What does logos in persuasive writing attempt to influence readers by using?

Rational arguments and facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a metaphor in persuasive writing?

To compare two ideas or things without relying on linking words Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is NOT commonly appealed to in persuasive writing using pathos?

Joy Signup and view all the answers

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