This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. You should recycle because it saves the planet. A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Rule of Three. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotive Language. 2. Which statement uses persuasive language? A) In conclusion, the evidence suggests ". B) "This clearly illustrates the significance of the problem.". C) "One might consider the alternative viewpoint that ". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "This clearly illustrates the significance of the problem.". 3. What does 'Time is running out!' suggest? A) Time is on your side. B) Time is irrelevant. C) There is plenty of time. D) Urgency to act. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Urgency to act. 4. Which persuasive technique is this?Using words like 'we', 'you', 'our' and 'us' to make your audience think you are talking only to them. A) Repetition. B) Alliteration. C) Hyperbole. D) Inclusive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inclusive language. 5. Which of the following is an example of an argument based on evidence. A) "Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health.". B) "Everyone is joining the gym, so you should too.". C) "Exercise is fun and enjoyable.". D) "Imagine how great you'll feel after a workout.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health.". 6. What is the tone here?My opponents are so "wise" ..... A) Reasonable. B) Aggressive. C) Sarcastic. D) Wise. E) Angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sarcastic. 7. Identify the persuasive technique in Lee's Pre-Cooked Meals advertisement: "Because everybody needs a little more free time." A) Assertion. B) Bandwagon. C) Rule of 3. D) Jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertion. 8. What does "Influence" refer to? A) A small portion of a whole. B) The ability to resist change. C) The capacity to have an effect on someone or something. D) A strict set of rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The capacity to have an effect on someone or something. 9. Became less in amount or growth; weakened A) Declined. B) Historian. C) Data. D) Drawbacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Declined. 10. Which of the following is an example of an appeal to the hip-pocket nerve? A) "This policy is the right thing to do.". B) "This policy will save taxpayers millions of dollars.". C) "This policy will make you feel good.". D) "This policy is supported by experts.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "This policy will save taxpayers millions of dollars.". 11. Which persuasive technique is being used in the following sentence: "Don't you want to live in a cleaner, healthier world?" A) Emotive language. B) Repetition. C) Statistics. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical question. 12. How the author feels about a subject A) Mood. B) Ethos. C) Tone. D) Logical fallacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tone. 13. Why is the "Problem" stage important in storytelling? A) It creates tension. B) It's not that important. C) It replaces the solution. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It creates tension. 14. 'We're going to find it difficult to go back to ..... ' A) Inclusive Language. B) Appeals to Fear. C) Appeals to Patriotism. D) Environmentalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inclusive Language. 15. ..... messages that produce strong feelings, such as fear or pity. A) Bandwagon. B) Name Calling. C) Emotional Appeal. D) Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotional Appeal. 16. Why might persuasive language be used in a pitch? A) To influence thoughts, beliefs, or actions. B) To entertain. C) To confuse. D) To provide factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To influence thoughts, beliefs, or actions. 17. What is the primary purpose of a comedy television script according to the provided learning material? A) To educate the audience. B) To inform the audience about current events. C) To amuse the audience using humor and wit. D) To provide factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To amuse the audience using humor and wit. 18. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year" A) Fact. B) Statistic. C) Emotive language. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistic. 19. Which sentence shows an opinion A) The hands of a clock move in a clockwise direction. B) There are 12 months in one year. C) Cats are very angry felines. D) The sun sets in the west. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cats are very angry felines. 20. Which of the following sentences best demonstrates irony? A) "The fire station was painted red.". B) "The fire station is located on Main Street.". C) "The fire station is open 24 hours.". D) "The fire station burned down last night.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "The fire station burned down last night.". 21. You must see beyond the end of your nose and think of others. A) Direct address. B) Opinion. C) Anecdote. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Direct address. 22. Which of the following would be an example of satire? A) Referring to the housing of asylum seekers at Manus Island as a 'free holiday'. B) An attack on Scott Morrison's character. C) Referring to multiple examples and statistics. D) Using the word, 'Unbeelievable' in a headline about bee attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Referring to the housing of asylum seekers at Manus Island as a 'free holiday'. 23. What appeal encourages the audience to consider their duty to act for the greater good? A) Social Responsibility. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social Responsibility. 24. "Three years ago, I struggled with the same overwhelming anxiety you feel now, which is why I know these support changes are essential." A) Emotive Language. B) Triadic Structure. C) Personal Pronouns. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Triadic Structure. 25. Opposite argument or viewpoint from the writer's claim A) Evidence. B) Coherent. C) Counterargument. D) Reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. 26. Tone? "You should feel ripped off. After all it's your tax dollars that have paid for this terrible idea." A) Ripped off. B) Frustrated. C) Matter-of-fact. D) Angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Angry. 27. Which of these is a generalisation? A) Maths can be difficult for some students. B) The human body can survive three days without water. C) Life is like a box of chocolates. D) All Australians love a barbecue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All Australians love a barbecue. 28. How many persuasive language appeals are there? A) 6. B) 4. C) 2. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 29. Which of the following is an example of an appeal to family values? A) "This policy is the most efficient.". B) "This policy will strengthen family bonds.". C) "This policy is supported by experts.". D) "This policy will save money.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "This policy will strengthen family bonds.". 30. How does humour work in an advertisement? A) It is funny and witty. B) It captures the audiences imagination. C) It make an impact. D) It is interesting and fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is funny and witty. 31. To show that something is true, real or correct A) Convince. B) Argument. C) Reason. D) Prove. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prove. 32. A statement that is supported by evidence. A) Argument. B) Agree. C) For instance. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 33. Read the statements below. What is the statement in Italics? 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 disagreement. B) A conclusion. C) A reason. D) A point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A reason. 34. How does repetition function in persuasive speeches? A) To bore the audience. B) To provide detailed evidence. C) To make the message more memorable and reinforce ideas. D) To confuse the listener with complex language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To make the message more memorable and reinforce ideas. 35. What is the purpose of using personal pronouns in a campaign speech? A) To provide facts and statistics. B) To create a sense of inclusivity and connection. C) To exaggerate a point. D) To issue commands. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To create a sense of inclusivity and connection. 36. Inferring that a claim is true for most people is a technique called ..... A) Jargon. B) Generalization. C) Bias. D) Connotation. E) Anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generalization. 37. The other side's argument is called A) Personal attack. B) Counter argument. C) Supporting details. D) Claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counter argument. 38. What persuasive technique is this an example of?"If you love it, buy it! Before someone else does." A) Emotive language. B) Inclusive language. C) FOMO. D) Appeal to hip pocket. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) FOMO. 39. Elijah's story was great because the characters were very funny ..... , the plot was exciting! A) For instance. B) In addition. C) In conclusion. D) In my opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition. 40. This is an indirect comparison of two unlike things without using words such as "like" or "as" . A) Metaphor. B) Simile. C) Alliteration. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metaphor. 41. What is a type of media where photo manipulation is used in order to sell you something? A) Artistic Media. B) Creative Media. C) Online Media. D) Advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advertisements. 42. When a celebrity endorses a product rather than an expert, people are more likely to act on emotions. If you use the same face wash as a celebrity, you too will look that great. A) Glittering generalities. B) Repetition. C) Celebrity testimonial. D) Fear mongering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Celebrity testimonial. 43. As a former refugee myself, I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with starting over in a new country. A) Use of Contrast. B) Triadic Structure. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Personal Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal Anecdote. 44. The ethos style of persuasive language appeals to A) Logic. B) Credibility and trust. C) Emotion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility and trust. 45. Which phrase would you use to give another reason for your opinion? A) Firstly,. B) In addition,. C) In short,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition,. 46. Which persuasive technique best fits the following:We came together to fight this, and we will not fail until one of us decides it is over; then we fail as a whole. A) Personal pronouns. B) Emotive language. C) Anecdote. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal pronouns. 47. What is this an example of?How would you feel is you had 2 hours of homework every night? A) Logos (Reason). B) Pathos (Emotive Language). C) Rhetorical question. D) Rule of Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical question. 48. Which is an example of a tri-colon? A) The fete was splendid, colourful and fun. B) The village was founded in 1654. 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: A) The fete was splendid, colourful and fun. 49. Which of these statements would be the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie? A) You saved up your allowance so you could buy the ticket. B) You have a ride to and from the movie theater with a friend's parent. C) It's not a school night. D) The movie is a little violent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The movie is a little violent. 50. Choose the sentence that uses emotive language. A) The book is interesting. B) The flowers are blooming. C) The devastating news left everyone speechless. D) The room is clean. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The devastating news left everyone speechless. 51. Which word in the following sentence has a positive connotation? "She is a passionate advocate for animal rights." A) Passionate. B) Animal. C) Advocate. D) Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passionate. 52. "How much wood would a woodchuck chuckif a woodchuck could chuck wood?He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much woodas a woodchuck wouldif a woodchuck could chuck wood." A) Alliteration, Rhetorical Question and Rule of Three. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical Question and Alliteration. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question and Alliteration. 53. A special way of using words, examples, or images to make someone agree or take action. A) Persuasive language. B) Persuasive techniques. C) Persuade. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive techniques. 54. Which phrase means 'this supports what I said'? A) In support of this . B) If then . C) I am sure that . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In support of this . 55. An example of exaggeration is: A) The weight of the world is in my shoulders. B) I enjoy ice cream. C) My parents mean a lot to me. D) I love my dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The weight of the world is in my shoulders. 56. Words that are descriptive words used to add emphasis and to create an emotional response A) Adjectives. B) Alliteration. C) Exaggeration. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adjectives. 57. "Some people think it's too complicated to enjoy." What is this sentence doing? A) Evidence. B) Closing sentence. C) Counterargument. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counterargument. 58. A reenactment involves: A) Using cartoon images to represent an event. B) Filming a real event. C) Footage of real people. D) Events being recreated by actors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Events being recreated by actors. 59. Think about the helpless marine life swimming in a filthy sea of plastic. A) Rhetorical question. B) Convincing words. C) Opinion words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convincing words. 60. What does alliteration in persuasive language aim to do? A) Attack an opposing view. B) Present an idea as factual. C) Connect with the audience on a personal level. D) Make ideas more memorable. 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