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A scientist says, “The data shows solar panels work 10% better with the new coating.” Who is this message for? (A. Laypeople / B. Experts / C. Rank and File / D. Managerial)

B. Experts - The message uses technical terms and data, which are best understood by experts.

“The government should build more parks.” Identify what type of claim is used in the statement? (A. Claim of Value / B. Claim of Fact / C. Claim of Policy / D. Claim of Opinion)

C. Claim of Policy - suggests an action or rule ("should build")

Ma'am Kaycee is talking to her Grade 8 students during English class. What type of audience is being addressed? (A. Hypothetical / B. Rank and File / C. Real Audience / D. Managerial

C. Real Audience - Grade 8 students are real and existing.

“I got better after drinking ginger tea when I had a cold.” What kind of evidence is this? (A. Argument from authority / B. Anecdotal evidence / C. Empirical evidence / D. Fact)

B. Anecdotal evidence - based on personal story or experience.

Provide the three persuasive techniques and provide brief differentiation.

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

Provide the six (6) types of audiences

Hypothetical, Real Audience, Laypeople, Experts, Mangerial, Rank and File

A manager says, “We’ll start a new training program next month.” He is talking to supervisors and department heads. What type of audience is this? (A. Laypeople / B. Experts / C. Rank and File / D. Managerial)

D. Managerial - Supervisors and department heads are part of the managerial group.

A statement that hides important details while still sounding truthful. (A. Transfer / B. Bandwagon / C. Half-truth / D. Glittering generalities)

C. Half truth

“The Earth revolves around the sun.” Identify what type of claim is used in the statement? (A. Claim of Value / B. Claim of Fact / C. Claim of Policy / D. Claim of Opinion)

B. Claim of Fact - states something that can be proven true.

“Studies show that 8 out of 10 students learn better.” This kind of information, supported by numbers or research, is called what type of evidence? A. Opinion / B. Empirical evidence / C. Anecdotal evidence / D. Argument from authority

B. Empirical evidence - based on data, research, or measurable facts.

Differentiate formal, informal and slang diction by providing examples of each.

Formal - Professional or serious tone, Informal - Casual and conversational, Slang - very casual or a trendy language. ANSWERS MAY VARY.

A teacher says, “If I were talking to business leaders, I’d use formal words and talk about profits.” What kind of audience is she imagining? (A. Hypothetical / B. Laypeople / C. Real Audience / D. Managerial)

A. Hypothetical - She’s imagining a future or possible audience, which makes it hypothetical.

Phrases like “brighter future” and “honest and integral” used without definition to appeal emotionally. (A. Transfer / B. Bandwagon / C. Half-truth / D. Glittering generalities)

D. Glittering Generalities