Worksheet on Persuasive Techniques: Error Correction

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Grade 8
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An error correction worksheet focusing on identifying and analyzing persuasive techniques such as Ethos, Pathos, and Logos within provided texts, aimed at Grade 8 students.

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Worksheet on Persuasive Techniques: Error Correction

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Understanding Persuasive Techniques

Many advertisements today aim to persuade consumers by appealing to their emotions, credibility, or logic. For example, a charity ad might appeal to viewers' compassion by showing images of suffering children, thereby utilizing Pathos. Conversely, a car commercial might emphasize the reliability and safety of the vehicle, establishing Ethos. A campaign promoting healthy eating might present statistics and facts to appeal to the audience's logic, using Logos. Recognizing these strategies helps us understand how writers influence their audience.
1.
Identify the persuasive technique used in the statement: "Our product is trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide."
[2 marks]
2.
Correct the error in the following sentence: "Appealing to your emotions is the most effective way to persuade someone."
[2 marks]
3.
Which persuasive technique is primarily being used here: "If we don’t act now, future generations will suffer the consequences"?
Aa) Ethos
Bb) Pathos
Cc) Logos
Dd) None of the above
4.
Analyze the following sentence for any errors related to persuasive strategies: "Statistics show that 90% of people prefer our brand."
5.
Select the sentence that properly uses Ethos.
Aa) Our product is the best because it is affordable.
Bb) Trust the experts who recommend our services.
Cc) You should buy this because everyone is talking about it.
Dd) Our advertisement makes you feel happy.
6.
Identify any errors in the usage of persuasive techniques in this sentence and correct them: "Using emotional appeals are very effective in advertising."
[2 marks]
7.
Write a brief paragraph (about 150 words) analyzing how a persuasive technique is used in a recent advertisement you have seen, ensuring correct use of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos.
8.
Correct the errors in the following paragraph: "The speaker's credibility makes his argument convincing, but he also appeal to the audience's emotions to strengthen his point. Additionally, he provides facts and figures to support his claim."
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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