This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The use of a word referring back to a word used earlier in a text or conversation. E.g the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses to make the viewpoint more memorable. A) Loaded Words. B) Evidence. C) Anaphora. D) Anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anaphora. 2. When an idea is presented as fact without full explanation or evidence; it is used to assert authority and make claims sound factual. A) Assertion. B) Figurative Language. C) Logos. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertion. 3. A question that does not require an answer A) Dumb question. B) Persuasive question. C) Rhetorical question. D) Detailed question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical question. 4. Why did Gina Rinehart demand the portrait to be taken down? A) She found it unflattering. B) She wanted it displayed elsewhere. C) It was stolen. D) It was too expensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She found it unflattering. 5. What should you examine in a media message in order to determine whether the message is credible and trustworthy? A) One side of the message. B) All evidence. C) Your beliefs of the message. D) Your friends beliefs of the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All evidence. 6. 'We all like to look good, don't we?' is an example of what language feature? A) Rhetorical question. B) Repetition. C) Listing. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 7. Which of the following statements about evidence is true? A) Writers can create strong evidence based two or more pieces of weak evidence. B) Writers should use only one piece of evidence if the evidence is strong. C) Writers should choose two pieces of weak evidence over one piece of strong evidence. D) Writers should use multiple pieces of strong evidence and minimal pieces of weak evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Writers should use multiple pieces of strong evidence and minimal pieces of weak evidence. 8. Which persuasive tool is, "chiefly derogatory information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view" ? A) Propaganda. B) Ethos. C) Persuasive Language. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Propaganda. 9. Which language technique is used here:'Use your voice and help to stop this problem.' A) Statistics. B) Rhetorical question. C) Imperative verb. D) Personal pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperative verb. 10. Which of the following sentences uses repetition? A) "The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming.". B) "We must try, try, and try again.". C) "The car is fast, sleek, and red.". D) "The data shows a 50% increase.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "We must try, try, and try again.". 11. Alliteration is ..... ? A) A phrase that is said to be true for all because it is true for some. B) The repetition of a sound, often at the beginning of a word. C) An overused expression. D) An extreme exaggeration used to make a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The repetition of a sound, often at the beginning of a word. 12. Language that paints a picture to arouse a particular emotional response A) Euphemism. B) Emotive imagery. C) Formal language. D) Homour. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotive imagery. 13. Which of the following best describes Vincent Namatjira's artistic style? A) Abstract landscapes. B) Caricature. C) Classical sculptures. D) Realistic portraits. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caricature. 14. What does 'excessive' mean? A) Insufficient. B) Just right. C) Too much. D) Moderate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Too much. 15. What is the tone here?I'm really sorry for what has happened. A) Apologetic. B) Apologitic. C) Apollogetic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Apologetic. 16. Writing that urges people to action or promotes change A) Context. B) Call to action. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Call to action. 17. Which of the following is an example of a fact? A) "Dogs are more loyal than cats.". B) "The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.". C) "Ice cream is the best dessert.". D) "Summer is the best season.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.". 18. Which persuasive technique would be least effective when selling a car? A) Rhyme. B) Hyperbole. C) Jargon. D) Rule of three. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhyme. 19. How does the use of statistics enhance persuasive writing? A) To confuse the audience with numbers. B) To make the argument more abstract. C) To divert attention from the main argument. D) To provide credible evidence that supports the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide credible evidence that supports the argument. 20. Rhetorical questions are used in persuasive writing sometimes. What are rhetorical questions? A) A question you ask your teacher. B) A question asked to the reader that doesn't give an answer. C) A question that gives an answer right away. D) A kind of interview question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A question asked to the reader that doesn't give an answer. 21. When presenting an argument, why do we need evidence? A) To make the paragraph longer. B) To support, prove, and explain our claim. C) To practice sentence structure. D) To make a claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support, prove, and explain our claim. 22. "Yes, using goal line technology in soccer would help reduce inaccuracies, however, " uses ..... A) Statistics. B) Humour. C) Counter Argument. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counter Argument. 23. Which persuasive technique best fits the following:When I was a child, my father abandoned us. This put our family in trouble. This also put me in the path to do better. A) Exaggeration. B) Alliteration. C) Emotive language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 24. Wild Card:Which country is Prague in? A) Italy. B) Russia. C) Czech Republic. D) Netherlands. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Czech Republic. 25. Choose the persuasive technique 'rhetorical questions' 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: C) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. 26. 'Who wants more criminals?' is an example of ..... A) Repetition. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Hyperbole. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Question. 27. (a):Using information from other more 'informed' and more 'educated' people to prove what is being said or written is true.Evidence can come in many forms:Expert adviceExpert opinionFactsResearchStatistics A) A. Evidence. B) Statistics. C) Generalisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Evidence. 28. Describing words. A) Rhetorical Question. B) Adjectives. C) Attacks. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adjectives. 29. Which of the following is NOT an example of an emotive response that can be aimed at by writers? A) Compassion. B) Democracy. C) Mathematics. D) Nostalgia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mathematics. 30. "Every car salesman is a liar and a cheat." A) Generalization. B) Anaphora. C) Jargon. D) Loaded words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Generalization. 31. When an author want to see change, she/he has a reason for delivering her/his argument. This is ..... A) An argument. B) A context. C) A context. D) A purpose. E) A tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A purpose. 32. Which of the following is an example of a catchy phrase, slogan, or jingle? A) 'Save the planet, one step at a time.'. B) 'We must recycle to protect our planet.'. C) 'Think about the consequences!'. D) 'Imagine the heartbreak of losing our beautiful forests.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Save the planet, one step at a time.'. 33. The ..... that all people are equal is part of the American Constitution. A) Belief. B) Persuaded. C) Convince. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Belief. 34. When you persuade, you can afford to be more ..... A) Angry. B) Humourous. C) Emotional. D) Factual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotional. 35. The representation of something as greater than is actually the case and is used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points. A) Evidence. B) Exaggeration. C) Rule of three. D) Attack. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exaggeration. 36. Gemma's story was great because the characters were very funny ..... , the plot was exciting! A) In addition. B) For instance. C) Prove. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 37. A salesperson uses persuasion to make you ..... A) Buy a product. B) Learn how to do something. C) Do research. D) Feel happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buy a product. 38. What is the effect of using repetition in persuasive writing? A) It provides new information. B) It shortens the text. C) It confuses the reader. D) It emphasises a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It emphasises a point. 39. Which Persuasive technique is used in the following quotation?" ..... no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge and impulse of the ages, that mankind will move forward ..... '' A) Use of Pronouns. B) Loaded Words. C) Rhetorical question. D) Anaphora. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anaphora. 40. Which word in the sentence below has the strongest negative connotation? "The politician's scheme was exposed by the media." A) Politician. B) Exposed. C) Scheme. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scheme. 41. Percy's Pencils are simple, affordable, and pretty.Which Persuasive Technique is NOT being used in the above ad? A) Pun. B) Alliteration. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. E) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alliteration. 42. Which of the following sentences is NOT persuasive? A) The market is open every Saturday. B) Lose yourself in the vibrant colours and lively sounds of the market!. C) The market is a feast for the senses. D) You'll find treasures you never knew you needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The market is open every Saturday. 43. My grandmother still loves writing letters instead of using email; she says she prefers ..... ways of communication. A) Old-fashioned. B) Brand-new. C) Low-paid. D) High-quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Old-fashioned. 44. What technique is this:Ben is a witty, kind and clever student. A) Hyperbole. B) Rule of Three. C) Alliteration. D) Flattery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rule of Three. 45. The repetition of initial consonant sounds in order to emphasize certain words and make them more memorable. A) Rule of Three. B) Jargon. C) Anaphora. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 46. The establishment of authority and reliability (credibility) A) Jargon. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. E) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 47. Exaggeration or overstatement used to imply something is more important, worse, better, etc. A) Omissions. B) Inclusive and exclusive language. C) Hyperbole. D) Jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hyperbole. 48. "It helps you build teamwork and communication skills." What is this an example of? A) Reason. B) Rebuttal. C) Closing sentence. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reason. 49. Which sentence uses persuasive language to describe a festival? A) The festival takes place in July. B) The festival lasts for three days. C) Join the excitement and dance the night away at the city's most vibrant festival!. D) The festival features music and food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Join the excitement and dance the night away at the city's most vibrant festival!. 50. A good persuasive text should include facts. These are called: A) Estimates. B) Objective. C) Silly. D) Subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective. 51. What's the tone? "Things are looking good ..... " A) Pessimistic. B) Optimestic. C) Pessimestic. D) Optimistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Optimistic. 52. An indirect or passive reference to something else A) Allusion. B) Bias. C) Appeal to authority. D) Cliche. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allusion. 53. Identify the persuasive technique in this statement: "Join the millions who have already switched to our service and are saving money every day." A) Bandwagon. B) Fear appeal. C) Loaded language. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon. 54. The purpose of this persuasive appeal is to back up a claim with research statistics A) Logos. B) Athos. C) Ethos. D) Cronos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 55. Read the following excerpt from a student's persuasive essay and identify the TWO types of persuasive techniques used."Violent video games influence the behavior of children ..... period. Psychologists, educators, and pediatricians all agree on this, and you should too." A) Rule of 3 and ethos. B) Logos and pathos. C) Statistics and Plain Folks. D) Repetition and rule of 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rule of 3 and ethos. 56. What is the purpose of rhetorical questions in persuasive language? A) To assert authority. B) To imply certain answers and draw audiences to certain conclusions. C) To provide a logical appeal. D) To create emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To imply certain answers and draw audiences to certain conclusions. 57. Which of the following is not sarcasm? A) Wow, your hair looks great. B) I love your new haircut, it looks great. C) You look greaaat. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I love your new haircut, it looks great. 58. The ..... are the people people the author is targeting. A) Issue. B) Audience. C) Tone. D) Contention. E) Supporting arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Audience. 59. What impact does the "Appeal to Patriotism" have on the audience? A) Encourages duty for greater good. B) Audience agrees with simple logic. C) Pushes audience to act for nation's benefit. D) Audience supports due to justice, ethical values. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pushes audience to act for nation's benefit. 60. Tone? "Don't talk nonsense! Of course ..... " A) Nonsensical. B) Aggressive. C) Aggresive. D) Determined. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aggressive. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 5Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8Persuasive Language Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books