Movement Belay Certification Persuasive Writing 5

Question 1

What is 'kairos' in classical rhetoric?

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Choosing the right moment or context to make an argument for maximum impact

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An appeal based on the writer's character

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An appeal based on logical evidence

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A technique for organizing evidence

Question 2

A persuasive letter about school start times cites a study but does not provide the study's author, date, or source. What is the main problem?

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The evidence lacks verifiability and cannot be confirmed by the reader

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The evidence is too emotional

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The letter is too long

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The argument has no thesis

Question 3

Which writing strategy is most effective when persuading a hostile audience?

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Acknowledging common ground before presenting your argument

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Ignoring their objections entirely

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Using aggressive, confrontational language

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Starting with your weakest point

Question 4

What is 'circular reasoning' in argumentation?

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Proving a claim by simply restating it in different words

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Using evidence from multiple sources

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Organizing an essay from strongest to weakest point

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Addressing a counterargument before stating your claim

Question 5

A persuasive editorial about homelessness opens with: 'Imagine waking up in January with no shelter, no food, and no hope.' What technique is this?

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Second-person imagery to build empathy

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Statistical appeal

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Ad hominem attack

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Definition of terms

Question 6

In the Rogerian argument model, what is the writer's primary goal?

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To find mutually acceptable middle ground by understanding all perspectives

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To defeat the opponent as decisively as possible

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To rely solely on emotional appeals

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To avoid stating a clear thesis

Question 7

Which revision most improves the vague persuasive claim 'Social media is bad for teenagers'?

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Daily social media use exceeding two hours is linked to a 66% higher risk of depression in teen girls, per a 2023 APA report.

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Social media is really, really bad for many teenagers today.

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Many people think social media has problems for teenagers.

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Social media platforms should be careful about what teenagers see.