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LSAT English Quiz on Persuasive Techniques in the Media, created by Tracy Rains on 07/19/2017.

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Persuasive Techniques in the Media

Persuasive Techniques in the Media

Question 1 of 6

1

When a politician uses a credible celebrity to help promote the campaign, this technique is called _________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Ethos

  • Bandwagon

  • Pathos

  • Bribery

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

1

The term avante garde would likely be used to sell which one of the following products?

Select one of the following:

  • An antique game

  • A political message about free speech

  • A new cell phone with the latest and greatest features

  • A sports jersey that comes with a free hat

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

1

Which of the following persuasive techniques would most likely be used during Presidential races in the United States?

Select one of the following:

  • Bandwagon

  • Avante garde

  • Patriotism

  • Pathos

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

1

In a recent commercial for a major cereal company, a young girl sits on her front porch waiting for her dad to come home from his out-of-town job. When he arrives, they run towards each other to embrace, and he hands her a box of cereal which she loves. This technique is called what?

Select one of the following:

  • Bribery

  • Bandwagon

  • Pathos

  • ethos

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

1

A commercial for a fast-food chain encourages you to buy a cheeseburger by offering a free medium drink with it. This is called bandwagon.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

1

The technique of logos tries to persuade an audience with statistics as a form of logic.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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