This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which effect best matches the persuasive technique:Rhetorical question? A) Creates a rhythm that makes the argument sound confident. B) Makes the reader feel shocked or disgusted. C) Makes the argument seem balanced with two sides. D) Encourages the reader to agree with the writer and think their point is obvious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encourages the reader to agree with the writer and think their point is obvious. 2. What does the letter 'P' stand for in the 5 Author's Purpose for Writing? A) Persuade. B) Propose. C) Perform. D) Predict. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuade. 3. What is the purpose of an essay introduction? A) To grab the reader's attention and state the author's point of view. B) To give details about the topic. C) To persuade the reader that the author's points are valid. D) To entertain the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To grab the reader's attention and state the author's point of view. 4. What text type am I?Designed to be heard, not read, however it can be read in transcript form. A) Editorial. B) Letter to the editor. C) Speech. D) Opinion piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speech. 5. A source that can be counted on. A) Argumentative Source. B) Faulty source. C) Pathos. D) Reliable source. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reliable source. 6. Emotive language is language that ..... A) Describes what a certain emotion feels like. B) Is used to deliberately evoke a particular emotion. C) Inappropriate or rude language that people use when they feel emotional. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is used to deliberately evoke a particular emotion. 7. Which phrase clearly shows the writer's opinion? A) For example . B) I feel that . C) Furthermore . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I feel that . 8. "Authenticity" is best described as: A) A flaw or defect in something. B) The ability to be influenced easily. C) Being genuine or real, without falseness. D) Moving away from expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Being genuine or real, without falseness. 9. What type of appeal uses logical evidence to prompt the audience to think about an issue? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 10. Which word means to encourage someone to do something? A) Improve. B) Reduce. C) Urge. D) Stroll. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Urge. 11. Hundreds of abandoned cats and dogs have been left in overcrowded animal shelters. A) Rhetorical question. B) Convincing words. C) Opinion words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convincing words. 12. What type of evidence is:But, just like home-cooked food, with sufficient time and encouragement, children can be persuaded to try new foods. Eventually, they come to enjoy them. School systems that made the changes slowly found students more ready to accept them. A) Example. B) Expert opinion. C) Statistic. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Example. 13. Name the persuasive technique being used:The teenage thugs sniggered at the frail, old lady as she hobbled across the road. A) Speak directly. B) Emotive language. C) Impertives. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotive language. 14. What is the purpose of alliteration in persuasive language? A) To divert attention away from the main issue. B) To provide statistical evidence. C) To ask questions that do not require an answer. D) To repeat consonants at the start of words to add humour, create a dramatic effect, or help an idea stay in the audience's mind. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To repeat consonants at the start of words to add humour, create a dramatic effect, or help an idea stay in the audience's mind. 15. What persuasive technique are you using when you say that your product is better than another one on the market? A) Hyperbole. B) Exaggeration. C) Exclusive language. D) Attack. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attack. 16. Which word in the following sentence has a positive connotation? "The chef prepared a delightful meal for the guests." A) Delightful. B) Prepared. C) Guests. D) Chef. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delightful. 17. Remember what is was like to be at school, remember how much work you had, remember how hard your classes were ..... A) Alliteration. B) Repetition. C) Card Stacking. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 18. Convincing an audience by evoking an emotional response A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 19. 'The six snakes slithered stealthily' is an example of ..... A) Repetition. B) Appeal to logic. C) Alliteration. D) Appeal to emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 20. Which of the following is an example of Involving the Reader technique? A) It is important to conserve nature. B) Conservation efforts are necessary. C) Forests are crucial for the environment. D) Imagine you are walking through a serene forest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Imagine you are walking through a serene forest. 21. Which of the following sentences uses sarcasm? A) "I need to buy lunch.". B) "I left my lunch at home.". C) "Oh, brilliant! I left my lunch at home again.". D) "Lunch is important.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Oh, brilliant! I left my lunch at home again.". 22. Homework is (a) because it takes away family time. A) A. unfair. B) Certain. C) Support. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. unfair. 23. How do facts and statistics enhance a campaign message? A) They make the message more entertaining. B) They provide credibility and support to the argument. C) They distract the audience from the main point. D) They are used to exaggerate the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They provide credibility and support to the argument. 24. What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions? A) To evoke emotional responses. B) To force the reader to agree with the statement. C) To tell a personal story. D) To provide statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To force the reader to agree with the statement. 25. Quote or paraphrase of a specific idea from the text A) Counterargument. B) Rebuttal. C) Coherent. D) Cite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cite. 26. What is an argument within persuasion? A) Your personal opinion, which is always right. B) When someone takes your snack. C) When you don't get get a long with someone. D) Reasons for or against a issue/topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reasons for or against a issue/topic. 27. What is the tone here?They have a few good points and I think we can work together. A) Reasonable. B) Pessimistic. C) Thoughtful. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasonable. 28. What's the tone here?Let's get this straight. In the first place ..... A) Straight. B) Colloquial. C) Persuasive. D) Matter-of-fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Matter-of-fact. 29. Name this technique-'When we view The Castle we feel a sense of familiarity when we meet the characters.' A) Inclusive language. B) Metaphor. C) Emotive Language. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inclusive language. 30. The power of the mind to think, understand and make judgements logically A) Repetition. B) Personification. C) Reason. D) Similie. 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