This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A technique that an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience. A) Incorrect premise. B) Factual claim. C) Expository text. D) Rhetorical device. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical device. 2. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"An innocent bystander suffered severe facial injuries after being knocked down by a hit and run driver." A) Emotive language. B) Direct adress. C) Opinion. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive language. 3. Which of the following sentences is an example of a Rhetorical Question? A) Music has a profound impact on emotions. B) Can you imagine a world without music?. C) Music is essential to our lives. D) We must appreciate the art of music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can you imagine a world without music?. 4. What term did Paul Keating use to describe the ongoing process of building a more inclusive and equitable Australia in the Redfern Speech? A) Reconciliation. B) Social revolution. C) Economic rejuvenation. D) Cultural transformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reconciliation. 5. Statistics, expert opinion, research findings and anecdotes are all examples of A) Humour. B) Reasons. C) Personal views. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evidence. 6. What is the role of rhetorical questions in persuasive language? A) To require an answer from the audience. B) To make the audience laugh. C) To plant ideas in the audience's mind and suggest a point of view subtly. D) To present information in a particular sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To plant ideas in the audience's mind and suggest a point of view subtly. 7. Definition of PERSUADE A) To inform. B) To convince someone to think or act differently. C) To present facts and statistics. D) To rant and rave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To convince someone to think or act differently. 8. Rhetorical questions are: A) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. B) Strongly commanding the reader go and do something. C) Using statistics to make it sound like you are telling the truth. D) Using words like 'we', 'you', 'our' and 'us' to make your audience think you are talking only to them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. 9. 'We must recycle to protect our planet.'Which persuasive device is used in this statement? A) Personal Pronouns. B) Hyperbole. C) Rhetorical Questions. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal Pronouns. 10. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"Being homeless is especially difficult in the winter. George, who was made homeless after losing his job, described how challenging he found being on the streets over Christmas ..... " A) Imperative. B) Rhetorical question. C) Alliteration. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anecdote. 11. Why does the sentence "This toy is the best ever!" use persuasive language? A) To convince you to buy the toy. B) To tell you the toy is the most fun. C) To describe how the toy works. D) To tell you how the toy looks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To convince you to buy the toy. 12. Bias can lead to prejudiced behavior. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. What technique is being used here?Did anyone listen to the garbage he was spouting? A) Emotive language. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical question. 14. Which of the following is a good way to end a persuasive text? A) In short . B) In addition . C) Surely . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In short . 15. What kind of persuasive technique is this?At this rate schools won't be satisfied until students are working 24 hours a day! A) Rhetorical Question. B) Evidence. C) Inclusive Language. D) Hyperbole. E) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hyperbole. 16. The reason why the text is written (what the writer wants you to do, think, or feel) A) Audience. B) Purpose. C) Message. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Purpose. 17. Evaluate the effectiveness of using personal anecdotes in persuasive language. A) Personal anecdotes are never effective in persuasive language. B) Using personal anecdotes in persuasive language is only effective for certain age groups. C) Personal anecdotes are only effective in written persuasive language, not in spoken language. D) Personal anecdotes can be effective in persuasive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal anecdotes can be effective in persuasive language. 18. "It is common knowledge that humans need at least 8 hours of sleep a night", uses ..... A) Emotive Langauge. B) Fact. C) Counter Argument. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fact. 19. The purpose of a persuasive essay is to ..... A) Convince the reader you're view is correct. B) Give directions. C) Explain how to perform an action. D) Entertain your reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convince the reader you're view is correct. 20. What is this an example of? ..... remember what is was like to be at school, remember how much work you had ..... remember how much you just wanted to play and relax. A) Emotive Language. B) Facts and Statistics. C) Exaggeration. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetition. 21. What are persuasive devices? A) Things to tell someone what to do. B) Tools you can use in language, to help persuade a reader. C) Something you can use to fix your writing. D) A tool to help you write sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tools you can use in language, to help persuade a reader. 22. The purpose of a piece of persuasive writing is: A) To entertain the reader. B) To convince the reader. C) To inform the reader. D) To describe a series of events. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To convince the reader. 23. What are persuasive language techniques and/or appeals? A) They're large sticks that you hit people with if they don't do what you want. B) They are language skills used in writing to persuade people to believe something. C) They are language skills used in writing and speaking to persuade people to believe nothing. D) They are language skills used in writing and speaking to persuade people to believe something. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are language skills used in writing and speaking to persuade people to believe something. 24. What does the phrase 'Buy now and save!' imply? A) You will lose money. B) You will gain money. C) You will save money. D) You will spend more. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You will save money. 25. What is the effect of appealing to tradition and custom? A) It provides logical arguments. B) It makes the reader feel nostalgic about the past. C) It uses statistical data. D) It tells a personal story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It makes the reader feel nostalgic about the past. 26. Voice-over is ..... A) Whenever the narrator of the documentary talks. B) When the narrator provides a pre-recording of them talking over a separate clip. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the narrator provides a pre-recording of them talking over a separate clip. 27. What is the persuasive technique being used below:"Obesity is a big problem in Australia. Everyone is wearing pants as tight as a rubber band because they're legs are too fat!" A) Personification. B) Simile. C) Assonance. D) Statistics. E) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simile. 28. Feelings accentuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc. An appeal to emotion is used to engage with an audience and create an emotional response. A) Credibility (ethos). B) Emotion (Pathos). C) Figurative language. D) Reason (logos). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion (Pathos). 29. This persuasive technique involves saying the same ideas over and over. It's simple to understand. A) Loaded Words. B) Repetition. C) Slogans. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 30. "We should get a puppy because studies show that having a pet reduces stress and makes you happy." A) Strong argument. B) Weak argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong argument. 31. Using persuasive words helps make your (a) stronger. A) A. arguments. B) Examples. C) Opinions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. arguments. 32. Which language technique is used here:'People are destroying animal's home to construct buildings' A) Statistics. B) Personal pronoun. C) Flattery. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotive language. 33. (a):includes the audience by using words like 'we' A) A. Inclusive language. B) Sensationalism. C) Irony. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Inclusive language. 34. Feelings emphasized by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc. A) Logos. B) Jargon. C) Ethos. D) Evidence. E) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Pathos. 35. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"The Rip-Roarin' rollercoaster is popular with teenagers and it's not hard to see why!" A) Anecdote. B) Imperative. C) Alliteration. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 36. Zoos are like prisons for animals. A) Citing expert opinion. B) Simile. C) Inclusive language. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simile. 37. Are we going to stand by and watch our wildlife die? (2 possible answers) A) Inclusive language and Rhetorical question. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Triple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inclusive language and Rhetorical question. 38. "Lee's Pre-Cooked Meals." because everybody needs a little more free time.Which Persuasive Technique is being used in the above ad. A) Jargon. B) Assertion. C) Attacks. D) Anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assertion. 39. What is the connotation of the word 'compact'? A) Uncomfortable and cramped. B) Small and efficient. C) Large and spacious. D) Expensive and luxurious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Small and efficient. 40. Oliver ..... his friend to play soccer on Saturday afternoon. A) Believable. B) Convinced. C) Argue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convinced. 41. Which word in the sentence below has a negative connotation? "The manager's stubborn attitude caused problems." A) Problems. B) Stubborn. C) Attitude. D) Manager. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stubborn. 42. The technique of using a 'rhetorical question' is ..... A) A question that does not require a response from the audience/ reader. B) Destroying or criticising the opposing viewpoint. C) Include a list of reasons/ examples. D) Words/ phrases/ imagery that create an emotive response. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A question that does not require a response from the audience/ reader. 43. Which effect best matches the persuasive technique:Inclusive language (e.g. "we" , "us" )? A) Makes the reader feel personally involved and responsible. B) Makes the reader question what is right or wrong. C) Helps the reader imagine the scene clearly. D) Uses humour to make the writer seem friendly and relatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Makes the reader feel personally involved and responsible. 44. Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too. A) A reason or evidence. B) A point of view. C) A conclusion. D) An argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A reason or evidence. 45. The deliberate selection of words A) Praise. B) Rhetorical question. C) Appeal to common sense. D) Vocabulary choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vocabulary choice. 46. Sarah is a ..... student who always completes her homework on time and puts in extra effort to succeed. A) Well-known. B) Open-minded. C) Hard-working. D) Brand-new. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hard-working. 47. Strong adjectives are used to make a product sound more interesting. What is an example of an adjective? A) Therefore. B) Will. C) Fantastic. D) Slowly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fantastic. 48. Give an example of a rhetorical question and its effect. A) What time is it in Paris?. B) Why is the sky blue?. C) Isn't it time we did something about climate change?. D) How can we improve our education system?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Isn't it time we did something about climate change?. 49. The goal of an argument is to ..... A) Entertain someone with what you have to say. B) Encourage someone to buy something. C) Convince someone to see your point of view. D) Sound smart and knowledgeable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Convince someone to see your point of view. 50. On one side, we have abundant resources for sports; on the other, we have a complete lack of funding for the arts program. A) Personal Anecdote. B) Use of Emotion/Guilt. C) Triadic Structure. D) Use of Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use of Contrast. 51. Which of the following sentences uses emotive language? A) "The families are apart.". B) "The innocent children were cruelly separated from their families.". C) "The children are in a different place.". D) "The children were separated from their families.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The innocent children were cruelly separated from their families.". 52. Writer's response to the counterargument A) Rebuttal. B) Restate. C) Opinion. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal. 53. "I'm all for students wearing school uniforms in our district. One school district saw a 51% drop in fighting, a 69% decrease in possession of drugs, and an 18% decrease in vandalism. If it worked to improve their district, why not ours!" -School Board Member, ABC School DistrictWhat type of persuasive language is this? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 54. Which sentence uses persuasive language to describe a forest? A) The forest covers 5 square miles. B) The forest is home to many animals. C) Wander through the enchanting woods and discover nature's secrets!. D) The forest has oak and pine trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wander through the enchanting woods and discover nature's secrets!. 55. Which of the following sentences contains irony? A) "The English teacher teaches English.". B) "The English teacher likes spelling.". C) "The English teacher gave a spelling test.". D) "The English teacher failed the spelling test.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "The English teacher failed the spelling test.". 56. What do people who support big businesses suggest? A) Portraits should be free. B) Sports teams should be privatized. C) Art should be banned. D) Wealthy donors should have more say. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wealthy donors should have more say. 57. Which persuasive technique is being used in the following sentence: "The heart-wrenching cries of the abandoned kitten moved everyone to tears." A) Statistics. B) Emotive language. C) Rhetorical question. D) Rule of three. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotive language. 58. Choose an example of a rhetorical question. A) The exam will last for an hour. B) Why does it always rain?. C) I don't know what to do today. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Why does it always rain?. 59. Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective? A) It can help engage the reader. B) It can scare the reader. C) It can make the topic more believable. D) It can bore the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can help engage the reader. 60. What is the purpose of using "Expert Opinion" in persuasive texts? A) To add credibility to the argument. B) To confuse the opposing viewpoint. C) To offer a counter-argument. D) To provide a humorous element. 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