This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Mike made mellow music with his new microphone. A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Rule of Three. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 2. What is the main purpose of appealing to authority? A) To use colorful language. B) To provide a personal story. C) To reference someone with experience. D) To evoke emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To reference someone with experience. 3. Which sentence contains a high modality word? A) You may read this book later. B) You might want to read this book. C) You could read this book if you have time. D) You will read this book by tomorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You will read this book by tomorrow. 4. Words charged with an underling meaning or implication and are used to produce emotion in an audience A) Loaded words. B) Pronouns. C) Attack. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loaded words. 5. The 3-part structure of an argumentative essay: A) Claim-Evidence-Reasons. B) Reason-Evidence-Claims. C) Claim-Reasons-Evidence. D) Evidence-Claims-Reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claim-Reasons-Evidence. 6. Used to create imagery and express things non-literary; it can help to make an idea more emotive, vivid and convincing. A) Anecdote. B) Figurative Language. C) Generalization. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Figurative Language. 7. What did Gina Rinehart inherit from her father? A) An art gallery. B) A sports club. C) A mining company. D) A swimming team. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A mining company. 8. What is this an example of?95% of students feel that there is too much homework. A) Hyperbole. B) Repetition. C) Rhetorical question. D) Statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Statistical evidence. 9. Which Persuasive technique is used in the following quotation?" many, many long months of struggle and of suffering '' A) Rhetorical question. B) Use of Pronouns. C) Alliteration. D) Loaded Words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 10. Presenting an idea as fact without explanation A) Alliteration. B) Assertion. C) Jargon. D) Groups of 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assertion. 11. Which persuasive technique can be identified in the sentence below?Using words that make people feel sad, angry, upset, sympathetic or guilty. A) Emotional. B) Sympathy. C) Emotive Language. D) Emoticon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive Language. 12. What is the purpose of using euphemisms in persuasive language? A) To directly challenge the audience's beliefs. B) To make harsh or blunt statements more palatable. C) To provide statistical evidence. D) To confuse the audience with vague language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make harsh or blunt statements more palatable. 13. Choose the persuasive technique 'facts and statistics' to the correct definition. A) Using words that make people feel sad, angry, upset, sympathetic, or guilty. B) When truthful information is given to back up a point. C) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When truthful information is given to back up a point. 14. The thing that you are trying to convince the reader to do/ think. A) Counter argument. B) Rhetorical device. C) Supporting details. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Claim. 15. Which one of these questions is rhetorical A) When will the government learn that its purpose is to serve the people?. B) What do you want to be when you grow up?. C) Where is the toilet?. D) What time is it?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When will the government learn that its purpose is to serve the people?. 16. Persuasive technique that focuses on fear mongering A) Appeal to logic. B) Appeal to fear. C) Appeal to self interest. D) Appeals to guilt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to fear. 17. Which of the following could be used for Kairos? (Appeal to our sense of timeliness/time.) A) "8% of the world's population has blue eyes.". B) "My teacher says if I don't study I won't get into a good university.". C) "Do you think I want to give my grandmother Covid-19?". D) "I think bananas are better than apples because I like the colour yellow.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Do you think I want to give my grandmother Covid-19?". 18. Listerine is recommended most by dental professionals. A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 19. The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement or idea and terms of which it can be fully understood A) Quotes. B) Emotive language. C) Context. D) Camera shot. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Context. 20. Which persuasive technique is used to create imagery, help to make an idea more emotive, vivid, and convincing. A) Pronouns. B) Figurative Language. C) Loaded Words. D) Adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Figurative Language. 21. Which of these words is a connective used to give evidence? A) For example . B) Because. C) Surely . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For example . 22. Which phrase introduces a reason or argument? A) Firstly . B) On the whole . C) Surely . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Firstly . 23. Which is an example of statistics? A) How would you feel if your house were to be knocked down?. B) The fete was splendid, colourful and fun. C) 99% of the villagers agreed that Mrs. Bun's cakes were the best they had ever tasted. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 99% of the villagers agreed that Mrs. Bun's cakes were the best they had ever tasted. 24. Name this device-'C'mon you are gonna love it!' A) Scare Tactic. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Emotional Appeal. D) Colloquialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colloquialism. 25. Which of the following is an example of persuasion? A) A weather report. B) A historical documentary. C) A scientific experiment. D) A political speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A political speech. 26. Which group of people did Paul Keating specifically mention in the Redfern Speech, emphasizing the need for recognition and equality? A) Immigrants. B) Women. C) Indigenous Australians. D) Farmers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indigenous Australians. 27. In the rhetorical question "Is there anything more important than preserving the natural world?", what is the implied (or suggested) answer? A) The question is too vague to have an answer. B) Yes, there are many more important things. C) No, preserving the natural world is of utmost importance. D) The importance of preserving the natural world is debatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, preserving the natural world is of utmost importance. 28. Which sentence uses sarcasm? A) The gallery has a responsibility to protect important artworks.". B) "Oh yes, because nothing says 'respect for art' like throwing a tantrum over a portrait.". C) "Many people disagree about whether the portrait should remain displayed.". D) "The artist used bold colours to make a statement.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Oh yes, because nothing says 'respect for art' like throwing a tantrum over a portrait.". 29. The giving of human characteristics to an inanimate object. A) Personification. B) Metaphor. C) Pun. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personification. 30. Substituting words or phrases with softer, 'nicer' ones to create a more positive response or to mislead intentionally ( "senior citizen" for an old person, "collateral damage" for civilian deaths). A) Exaggerations. B) Euphemisms. C) Niceties. D) Name-calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Euphemisms. 31. What kind of persuasive technique is this?Studies have shown that since the use of smart phones attention spans have decreased by 8 seconds A) Anecdote. B) Evidence. C) Inclusive Language. D) Rhetorical Question. E) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 32. Special words or expressions used by a profession or certain group; it is used to signal expertise and establish credibility. A) Loaded words. B) Bias. C) Jargon. D) Generalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jargon. 33. Which appeal is associated with using a reputable source or expert opinion? A) Appeal to Pathos. B) Appeal to Authority. C) Appeal to Fear. D) Appeal to Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to Authority. 34. -When three adjectives or phrases are listed.-People find it easier to remember things in threes. Therefore when adjectives or phrases are arranged into lists of three, they are more memorable, they are emphasized and therefore they're more persuasive A) Fear mongering. B) Celebrity testimonial. C) Groups of 3. D) Loaded words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Groups of 3. 35. The group of people a writer or speaker intends to persuade is ..... A) A tone. B) An audience. C) An argument. D) A context. E) A purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An audience. 36. Which sentence uses persuasive language? A) You should eat apples because they are healthy. B) Apples can be red or green. C) Apples grow on trees. D) Apples are a type of fruit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You should eat apples because they are healthy. 37. What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing? A) To exaggerate for emphasis or effect. B) To confuse the reader. C) To provide factual information. D) To create a sense of urgency. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To exaggerate for emphasis or effect. 38. To mention as proof or support A) Era. B) Cite. C) Agricultural. D) Thrive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cite. 39. Which type of evidence involves quoting experts to make a position more credible? (Ethos) A) Anecdotal evidence. B) Repetition. C) Expert opinion. D) Statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expert opinion. 40. Donate just $ 1 a day. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch. A) Ethos (Credibility). B) Logos (Logic). C) Pathos (Emotion). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos (Emotion). 41. What does 'funemployed' refer to? A) Unemployed but enjoying life. B) Employed with fun activities. C) Working in a fun job. D) Jobless and unhappy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unemployed but enjoying life. 42. Which of these sentences is most likely to persuade someone to visit the seaside? A) The beach is made of sand and pebbles. B) The water temperature is 18$^\circ$C. C) Feel the soft sand between your toes and let the sea breeze refresh your spirit!. D) The beach is 1 mile from the town centre. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Feel the soft sand between your toes and let the sea breeze refresh your spirit!. 43. Which of the following is a tale involving real life events, used by writers as evidence to back their claims? A) Anecdotal evidence. B) Fictional evidence. C) Expert opinion. D) Statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdotal evidence. 44. What is the effect of using repetition in persuasive language? A) It makes the text longer. B) It confuses the reader. C) It provides new information. D) It reinforces an idea or concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It reinforces an idea or concept. 45. Enormous, dark grey to dark coco brown body is an example of an extended noun group A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. What emotion is this example appealing to?Sending refugees away goes against our Aussie values of giving everyone a fair go A) Family. B) Fear. C) Patriotism. D) Fairness. E) Money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Patriotism. 47. Could I possibly love you more? A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Rule of Three. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 48. Logos, Ethos, Pathos and Kairos are originally words from what language? A) English. B) Chinese. C) Irish. D) Greek. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Greek. 49. Which sentence best demonstrates the use of emotive language? A) "The town is sad.". B) "People were affected by the accident.". C) "There was an accident in town.". D) "The tragic accident shattered the hopes of the entire town.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "The tragic accident shattered the hopes of the entire town.". 50. The salesman spoke ..... and so I bought a car from him. A) Argument. B) Convincingly. C) Believable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convincingly. 51. What does the "P" in the context of the provided material stand for? A) Persuade. B) Perform. C) Present. D) Predict. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuade. 52. We have the resources to feed the hungry, so why do we allow starvation to exist on our streets? A) Use of Emotion/Guilt. B) Emotive Language. C) Personal Anecdote. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical Question. 53. In which year was the Redfern Speech delivered by Paul Keating? A) 1996. B) 1992. C) 1990. D) 1994. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1992. 54. Exaggeration of a feature or detail is called A) Proxemics. B) Repetition. C) Hyperbole. D) Direct address. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hyperbole. 55. Where was Vincent Namatjira's portrait of Gina Rinehart displayed? A) The Australian Museum. B) The Melbourne Art Center. C) The National Gallery of Australia. D) The Sydney Opera House. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The National Gallery of Australia. 56. What is the effect of using anaphora in persuasive language? A) To create a logical appeal. B) To establish credibility. C) To represent exaggeration. D) To emphasize ideas through repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To emphasize ideas through repetition. 57. Why does the sentence "Everyone loves this game!" use persuasive language? A) To tell you why the game is fun. B) To give information about the game. C) To persuade you to play the game. D) To explain the game's rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade you to play the game. 58. Identify the persuasive language technique used in the following statement:'Join the winning team and be part of our success story.' A) Testimonial. B) Bandwagon. C) Repetition. D) Loaded language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bandwagon. 59. "Australians must fully understand that what we are facing with the argument on native title is the challenge of saying to ourselves we are Australians and we are not European." This quote uses: A) Allusion. B) Inclusive Language. C) Alliteration. D) Loaded language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inclusive Language. 60. Juan ..... that it's important to study. A) Believes. B) Persuasion. C) Argument. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Believes. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 4Persuasive Language Quiz 5Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books