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Which persuasive technique involves restating key concepts to enhance memory and underscore their significance?
Which persuasive technique involves restating key concepts to enhance memory and underscore their significance?
- Rhetorical Questioning
- Bandwagon
- Repetition (correct)
- Testimonials
A speaker asks, 'Are we willing to ignore the cries of the suffering?' Which persuasive technique is being used?
A speaker asks, 'Are we willing to ignore the cries of the suffering?' Which persuasive technique is being used?
- Bandwagon
- Repetition
- Rhetorical Questioning (correct)
- Testimonials
What persuasive strategy aims to create a sense of urgency by suggesting widespread adoption or participation?
What persuasive strategy aims to create a sense of urgency by suggesting widespread adoption or participation?
- Bandwagon (correct)
- Testimonials
- Repetition
- Rhetorical Questioning
How do endorsements, whether from experts or everyday people, primarily contribute to persuasive communication?
How do endorsements, whether from experts or everyday people, primarily contribute to persuasive communication?
In a speech advocating for climate action, a politician repeatedly states, 'We must act now. We must protect our planet. We must secure our future.' This is an example of which persuasive technique?
In a speech advocating for climate action, a politician repeatedly states, 'We must act now. We must protect our planet. We must secure our future.' This is an example of which persuasive technique?
A commercial for a new electric car features a famous environmental scientist praising its efficiency and eco-friendly design. Which persuasive technique is being employed?
A commercial for a new electric car features a famous environmental scientist praising its efficiency and eco-friendly design. Which persuasive technique is being employed?
During a charity fundraising event, the speaker asks, 'Can we stand by and watch while children go hungry?' What persuasive technique is evident here?
During a charity fundraising event, the speaker asks, 'Can we stand by and watch while children go hungry?' What persuasive technique is evident here?
An advertisement states, 'Join the thousands of people who are already saving money with our new app!' Which persuasive technique is being used?
An advertisement states, 'Join the thousands of people who are already saving money with our new app!' Which persuasive technique is being used?
If a political campaign uses the slogan 'Forward, forward, forward to a better future,' which rhetorical device is most evident?
If a political campaign uses the slogan 'Forward, forward, forward to a better future,' which rhetorical device is most evident?
A local business owner gives a speech and emphasizes, 'Our community, our responsibility, our future!' to encourage local investments. Which technique is being employed?
A local business owner gives a speech and emphasizes, 'Our community, our responsibility, our future!' to encourage local investments. Which technique is being employed?
Flashcards
Repetition
Repetition
Repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point and make it memorable.
Rhetorical Questioning
Rhetorical Questioning
Asking a question, not for an answer, but to provoke thought and engagement.
Bandwagon
Bandwagon
Persuading by creating a sense of belonging, suggesting 'everyone is doing it'.
Testimonials
Testimonials
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Study Notes
- Rhetorical devices get used to persuade audiences.
Repetition
- Repeating words, phrases, or ideas make them more memorable and emphasize a point.
- It reinforces the message and makes it more persuasive.
- Example: “We must explore space. We must push the limits. We must take the next step for humanity.”
Rhetorical Questioning
- Asking a question doesn’t need an answer, but makes the audience think.
- It engages the audience and leads them to agree with the speaker’s point.
- Example: “Would we really give up on the chance to discover life beyond Earth?”
Bandwagon
- Persuading people by making them feel like everyone else is doing something, so they should too.
- It creates a sense of belonging and urgency.
- Example: “Other countries are advancing in space exploration—why should America fall behind?”
Testimonials
- Getting endorsements from experts, celebrities, or everyday people supports an idea.
- Builds trust and credibility.
- Example: “NASA scientists say that space research has led to medical breakthroughs that save lives.”
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