Distracted Driving Test

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40 questions

1

Use the media viewed from your textbook to answer questions 1-10. 

Unlike other advertisements, public service announcements

encourage more young people to get jobs.

are only shown on late-night television.

promote ideas that are for the public good.

suggest ideas that should be researched.

Which is the most likely target audience for “Your Phone Can Wait”?

teenagers

parents

teachers

athletes

The main message of “Your Phone Can Wait” is that

All the information you need is stored on a phone.

Modern technology in cars prevents accidents.

No one can avoid all driving distractions.

It is dangerous to talk or text while driving.

The narrator's repetition of “on the road, off the phone” in “Your Phone Can Wait”

suggests that viewers of the film cannot read.

reinforces the text headlines shown in the film.

adds an element of humor to the film.

indicates that the narrator is intelligent.

Which is the most likely reason for the use of animation in “Your Phone Can Wait”?

to attract viewers' attention.

to lower the cost of the film.

to hide the fact that the narrator cannot drive.

to protect the narrator from injury during filming.

According to the poster, the most accidents are caused drivers who

see a deer in the road.

talk on cell phones.

use any form of technology.

have objects in their hands.

What do the percentages on the poster show?

the exact number of accidents each distraction creates.

how often each distraction is the cause of an accident.

the test scores for drivers using each distraction.

how much of drivers' attention is taken by each distraction.

According to the poster, which is not a distraction for drivers?

hands-free phones

food and soda

rear-view mirrors

navigation systems

Both the film and the poster

provide information about driving distractions.

add interest through the use of animation.

explain why drivers should not use cell phones.

offer ideas to help drivers remain focused.

A difference between the film and the poster is that

only the film presents statistics.

only the poster uses persuasive techniques.

only the film provides oral information.

only the poster uses visual elements.

Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of persuasive techniques discussed in class. You may use your notes taken in class. 

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day, hundreds of bunnies are put in cages and forced to test makeup and other products. We need to stop this.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Meet Stephen. His entire life was ruined by identity theft—because he did not use our identity protection software. Will you make the same mistake?

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

When you wear our product, people will know that you're chic, stylish, and on top of the world!

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Our school is facing some tough times. Extracurricular activities are going to be cut if we don't make some changes. If we don't act now, we will lose all the things that make our school great! That is why you have to vote for Xavier Robinson for student council president.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Have you taken a look at your hair lately? Most people's hair is nothing special. But your hair could be outstanding! Stand out with Luscious Shampoo.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day in our city, homeless dogs and cats struggle to keep warm, to stay dry, and to find food. Most people try to ignore them. Won't you try to help, instead?

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Electric cars use 37% less energy than gas-powered cars.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Studies show that electric cars cause less pollution than gas cars do.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

If we don't change, we might end up destroying our planet.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

People who truly care about the environment will choose to drive electic cars.

Logical

Emotional

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Team Teen Tees—customize your own to show everyone what team you're on!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

TuffTreads are the tires used by racing champion Susan Hu! Shouldn't they be yours, too?

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Find out what everyone else in the community has been talking about. Experience the rides at WildWater Park!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

This is no ordinary car. This is the car for drivers who really know how to drive.

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Visit Family Associates—just like the doctors you grew up with!

Which of the following is NOT an example of appeals by association?

Our pizza is hot and delicious and always on time!

Millions of people already have tickets to see THIS concert!  Don't get left out--buy your tickets today!

Buy the computer that only serious computer lovers use--ours!

If this gold-medal Olympian wears our activewear--why aren't you?

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Sudden frost can kill your garden. Protect it with SafetyNet!

Emotional

Ethical

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

You can make a difference. Clean streets and safe schools are everyone's responsibility.

Emotional

Ethical

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Safety starts here. If you see something suspicious, call the police.

Emotional

Ethical

Identify which persuasive techniques are used in this passage:

Before you decide to travel overseas, consider the beautiful wilderness right in your own backyard. Our country's many national parks are favorite vacation spots for millions of Americans. When you visit a national park, you help to keep our forests, deserts, and mountains healthy and thriving. So pack up the tents and join everyone else who has discovered just the place for a spectacular vacation!

Snob appeal and ethical appeal

Bandwagon appeal and appeal to pity

Appeal to fear and appeal to vanity

Ethical appeal and bandwagon appeal

Which of the following words are examples of purr words?

dress, jeans, t-shirt

walk, dance, jump

scientific, results, studies

cozy, snug, safe

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

The rich taste of velvety Choco Snappy awaits you.

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

This candidate's positions are murky, and her policies are an outrage!

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

Our device will repair almost any broken or worn-out DVDs.

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the American Dream is no longer attainable for most people?

With income inequality at its highest point since the Great Depression, achieving the classic American Dream has become increasingly implausible for those with little means.

Economist Thomas Piketty would agree that the American Dream is inherently limited by income inequality, and he maintains that we need significant government involvement in order to ameliorate the situation.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

As far as holiday materialism is concerned, I sympathize with the culture magazine Adbusters, which pioneered "Buy Nothing Day."

Though it is understandable why some people find Black Friday appealing, this recent shopping trend, in which stores stay open all night and offer huge discounts, has added considerably to the materialism of the holiday season.

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that more money does not always lead to increased happiness?

Like most people, I enjoy the feeling of buying a new gadget, but it turns out that the happiness that we get from a new purchase doesn't last long.

Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest men in the world, but he suffered greatly from mental and physical health problems that his money couldn't fix.

While it's true that a lack of money can cause stress and unhappiness, it does not necessarily follow that money will lead to more happiness after basic needs are met.

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that the most important skill that employees must learn is the ability to work in a team?

The greatest genius may be of little worth, even unemployable, if his collaborative skills are lacking.

My recent experience working for a large international company has shown me the integral role teamwork plays in achieving successful outcomes.

Granted, individual talent plays a role in a person's professional success, but I would argue that cooperation and teamwork are even more important since most jobs require us to work effectively with others.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that all high school students should have summer jobs?

Even some of the most successful entrepreneurs once held humble, low-paying summer jobs, using these entry-level opportunities to gain the skills that eventually propelled them to the top of their fields.

Although some high school students surely enjoy having their free time, holding a summer job helps build character and encourages a good work ethic.

As a busy high school student, I know that the time management skills I developed at my summer job help me on a daily basis.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that children should not be allowed to play violent video games?

As a child psychologist, I see far too many children who have developed aggressive tendencies as a result of playing violent video games.

Childhood should be a magical time, a time when innocence prevails and children remain untroubled by the pain and violence present in our world.

Because children often mimic the behavior of those around them, it makes sense that they should imitate the behavior of the characters they see in video games.

Unlike other advertisements, public service announcements

encourage more young people to get jobs.

are only shown on late-night television.

promote ideas that are for the public good.

suggest ideas that should be researched.

 Which is the most likely target audience for “Your Phone Can Wait”?

teenagers

parents

teachers

athletes

The main message of “Your Phone Can Wait” is that

All the information you need is stored on a phone.

Modern technology in cars prevents accidents.

No one can avoid all driving distractions.

It is dangerous to talk or text while driving.

The narrator's repetition of “on the road, off the phone” in “Your Phone Can Wait”

suggests that viewers of the film cannot read.

reinforces the text headlines shown in the film.

adds an element of humor to the film.

indicates that the narrator is intelligent.

Which is the most likely reason for the use of animation in “Your Phone Can Wait”?

to attract viewers' attention.

to lower the cost of the film.

to hide the fact that the narrator cannot drive.

to protect the narrator from injury during filming.

According to the poster, the most accidents are caused drivers who

see a deer in the road.

talk on cell phones.

use any form of technology.

have objects in their hands.

What do the percentages on the poster show?

the exact number of accidents each distraction creates.

how often each distraction is the cause of an accident.

the test scores for drivers using each distraction.

how much of drivers' attention is taken by each distraction.

According to the poster, which is not a distraction for drivers?

hands-free phones

food and soda

rear-view mirrors

navigation systems

Both the film and the poster

provide information about driving distractions.

add interest through the use of animation.

explain why drivers should not use cell phones.

offer ideas to help drivers remain focused.

A difference between the film and the poster is that

only the film presents statistics.

only the poster uses persuasive techniques.

only the film provides oral information.

only the poster uses visual elements.

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day, hundreds of bunnies are put in cages and forced to test makeup and other products. We need to stop this.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Meet Stephen. His entire life was ruined by identity theft—because he did not use our identity protection software. Will you make the same mistake?

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

When you wear our product, people will know that you're chic, stylish, and on top of the world!

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Our school is facing some tough times. Extracurricular activities are going to be cut if we don't make some changes. If we don't act now, we will lose all the things that make our school great! That is why you have to vote for Xavier Robinson for student council president.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Have you taken a look at your hair lately? Most people's hair is nothing special. But your hair could be outstanding! Stand out with Luscious Shampoo.

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day in our city, homeless dogs and cats struggle to keep warm, to stay dry, and to find food. Most people try to ignore them. Won't you try to help, instead?

Appeal to pity

Appeal to vanity

Appeal to fear

Appeal to authority

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Electric cars use 37% less energy than gas-powered cars.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Studies show that electric cars cause less pollution than gas cars do.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

If we don't change, we might end up destroying our planet.

Logical

Emotional

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

People who truly care about the environment will choose to drive electic cars. 

Logical

Emotional

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Team Teen Tees—customize your own to show everyone what team you're on!

Appeal to loyalty

"Plain Folks" appeal

Bandwagon appeal

Snob appeal

Appeal to authority

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

TuffTreads are the tires used by racing champion Susan Hu! Shouldn't they be yours, too?

Appeal to loyalty

"Plain Folks" appeal

Bandwagon appeal

Snob appeal

Appeal to authority

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Find out what everyone else in the community has been talking about. Experience the rides at WildWater Park!

Appeal to loyalty

"Plain Folks" appeal

Bandwagon appeal

Snob appeal

Appeal to authority

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

This is no ordinary car. This is the car for drivers who really know how to drive.

Appeal to loyalty

"Plain Folks" appeal

Bandwagon appeal

Snob appeal

Appeal to authority

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Visit Family Associates—just like the doctors you grew up with!

Appeal to loyalty

"Plain Folks" appeal

Bandwagon appeal

Snob appeal

Appeal to authority

Which of the following is NOT an example of appeals by association?

Our pizza is hot and delicious and always on time!

Millions of people already have tickets to see THIS concert!  Don't get left out--buy your tickets today!

Buy the computer that only serious computer lovers use--ours!

If this gold-medal Olympian wears our activewear--why aren't you?

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Sudden frost can kill your garden. Protect it with SafetyNet!

Emotional

Ethical

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

You can make a difference.  Clean streets and safe schools are everyone's responsibility. 

Emotional

Ethical

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Safety starts here.  If you see something suspicious, call the police. 

Emotional

Ethical

Identify which persuasive techniques are used in this passage: 

Before you decide to travel overseas, consider the beautiful wilderness right in your own backyard. Our country's many national parks are favorite vacation spots for millions of Americans. When you visit a national park, you help to keep our forests, deserts, and mountains healthy and thriving. So pack up the tents and join everyone else who has discovered just the place for a spectacular vacation!

Snob appeal and ethical appeal

Bandwagon appeal and appeal to pity

Appeal to fear and appeal to vanity

Ethical appeal and bandwagon appeal

Which of the following words are examples of purr words?

dress, jeans, t-shirt

walk, dance, jump

scientific, results, studies

cozy, snug, safe

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

The rich taste of velvety Choco Snappy awaits you.

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

This candidate's positions are murky, and her policies are an outrage!

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

Our device will repair almost any broken or worn-out DVDs.

Snarl Words

Purr Words

Weasel Words

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the American Dream is no longer attainable for most people?

With income inequality at its highest point since the Great Depression, achieving the classic American Dream has become increasingly implausible for those with little means.

Economist Thomas Piketty would agree that the American Dream is inherently limited by income inequality, and he maintains that we need significant government involvement in order to ameliorate the situation.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

As far as holiday materialism is concerned, I sympathize with the culture magazine Adbusters, which pioneered "Buy Nothing Day."

Though it is understandable why some people find Black Friday appealing, this recent shopping trend, in which stores stay open all night and offer huge discounts, has added considerably to the materialism of the holiday season.

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that more money does not always lead to increased happiness?

Like most people, I enjoy the feeling of buying a new gadget, but it turns out that the happiness that we get from a new purchase doesn't last long.

Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest men in the world, but he suffered greatly from mental and physical health problems that his money couldn't fix.

While it's true that a lack of money can cause stress and unhappiness, it does not necessarily follow that money will lead to more happiness after basic needs are met.

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that the most important skill that employees must learn is the ability to work in a team?

The greatest genius may be of little worth, even unemployable, if his collaborative skills are lacking.

My recent experience working for a large international company has shown me the integral role teamwork plays in achieving successful outcomes.

Granted, individual talent plays a role in a person's professional success, but I would argue that cooperation and teamwork are even more important since most jobs require us to work effectively with others.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that all high school students should have summer jobs?

Even some of the most successful entrepreneurs once held humble, low-paying summer jobs, using these entry-level opportunities to gain the skills that eventually propelled them to the top of their fields.

Although some high school students surely enjoy having their free time, holding a summer job helps build character and encourages a good work ethic.

As a busy high school student, I know that the time management skills I developed at my summer job help me on a daily basis.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that children should not be allowed to play violent video games?

As a child psychologist, I see far too many children who have developed aggressive tendencies as a result of playing violent video games.

Childhood should be a magical time, a time when innocence prevails and children remain untroubled by the pain and violence present in our world.

Because children often mimic the behavior of those around them, it makes sense that they should imitate the behavior of the characters they see in video games.

Distracted Driving Test

Distracted Driving Test

Unlike other advertisements, public service announcements

Which is the most likely target audience for “Your Phone Can Wait”?

The main message of “Your Phone Can Wait” is that

The narrator's repetition of “on the road, off the phone” in “Your Phone Can Wait”

Which is the most likely reason for the use of animation in “Your Phone Can Wait”?

According to the poster, the most accidents are caused drivers who

What do the percentages on the poster show?

According to the poster, which is not a distraction for drivers?

Both the film and the poster

A difference between the film and the poster is that

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:Every day, hundreds of bunnies are put in cages and forced to test makeup and other products. We need to stop this.

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:Meet Stephen. His entire life was ruined by identity theft—because he did not use our identity protection software. Will you make the same mistake?

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:When you wear our product, people will know that you're chic, stylish, and on top of the world!

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:Have you taken a look at your hair lately? Most people's hair is nothing special. But your hair could be outstanding! Stand out with Luscious Shampoo.

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:Every day in our city, homeless dogs and cats struggle to keep warm, to stay dry, and to find food. Most people try to ignore them. Won't you try to help, instead?

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:Electric cars use 37% less energy than gas-powered cars.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:Studies show that electric cars cause less pollution than gas cars do.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:If we don't change, we might end up destroying our planet.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:People who truly care about the environment will choose to drive electic cars.

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:Team Teen Tees—customize your own to show everyone what team you're on!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:TuffTreads are the tires used by racing champion Susan Hu! Shouldn't they be yours, too?

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:Find out what everyone else in the community has been talking about. Experience the rides at WildWater Park!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:This is no ordinary car. This is the car for drivers who really know how to drive.

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:Visit Family Associates—just like the doctors you grew up with!

Which of the following is NOT an example of appeals by association?

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:Sudden frost can kill your garden. Protect it with SafetyNet!

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:You can make a difference. Clean streets and safe schools are everyone's responsibility.

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:Safety starts here. If you see something suspicious, call the police.

Which of the following words are examples of purr words?

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:The rich taste of velvety Choco Snappy awaits you.

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:This candidate's positions are murky, and her policies are an outrage!

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:Our device will repair almost any broken or worn-out DVDs.

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the American Dream is no longer attainable for most people?

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that more money does not always lead to increased happiness?

Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that the most important skill that employees must learn is the ability to work in a team?

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that all high school students should have summer jobs?

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that children should not be allowed to play violent video games?

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day, hundreds of bunnies are put in cages and forced to test makeup and other products. We need to stop this.

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Meet Stephen. His entire life was ruined by identity theft—because he did not use our identity protection software. Will you make the same mistake?

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

When you wear our product, people will know that you're chic, stylish, and on top of the world!

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Have you taken a look at your hair lately? Most people's hair is nothing special. But your hair could be outstanding! Stand out with Luscious Shampoo.

Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day in our city, homeless dogs and cats struggle to keep warm, to stay dry, and to find food. Most people try to ignore them. Won't you try to help, instead?

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Electric cars use 37% less energy than gas-powered cars.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Studies show that electric cars cause less pollution than gas cars do.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

If we don't change, we might end up destroying our planet.

Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

People who truly care about the environment will choose to drive electic cars.

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Team Teen Tees—customize your own to show everyone what team you're on!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

TuffTreads are the tires used by racing champion Susan Hu! Shouldn't they be yours, too?

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Find out what everyone else in the community has been talking about. Experience the rides at WildWater Park!

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

This is no ordinary car. This is the car for drivers who really know how to drive.

Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Visit Family Associates—just like the doctors you grew up with!

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Sudden frost can kill your garden. Protect it with SafetyNet!

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

You can make a difference. Clean streets and safe schools are everyone's responsibility.

Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Safety starts here. If you see something suspicious, call the police.

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

The rich taste of velvety Choco Snappy awaits you.

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

This candidate's positions are murky, and her policies are an outrage!

Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

Our device will repair almost any broken or worn-out DVDs.