There is little, if any, “storm” in the new movie Storm Fever. Aren’t actors supposed to act, and aren’t directors supposed to direct? Actor Robert Pierre seems to wander aimlessly around the set. And director Sue Smith can’t seem to figure out how to present a good story. This movie was advertised as “full of adventure.” It isn’t. This movie was advertised as “full of stunning action.” It isn’t. This movie is like a sleeping pill. So if you have any sense at all, avoid Storm Fever.
Use the selection to answer the question.
Which persuasive technique is used in the following phrase from the selection?
This movie was advertised as “full of adventure.” It isn’t.
A.
appeal to emotion
B.
appeal to reason
C.
repetition
D.
rhetorical questions
Is it "B"?
No, the correct answer is A. appeal to reason. In this phrase, the speaker is using the persuasive technique of appealing to reason by pointing out the discrepancy between the movie's advertised claims and its actual content. By stating that the movie was advertised as "full of adventure" but is not, the speaker is providing a logical reason to avoid watching the movie.
Make sure you're 100% sure of each answer choice's meaning. Then decide if you're sticking with B or not.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotion
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reason
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repetition
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical%20question
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One of the best things you can do for yourself when facing questions and answer choices like these is to make sure you have NO QUESTION about any word's meaning.
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