This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. What does alliteration in persuasive language aim to do? A) Make ideas more memorable. B) Connect with the audience on a personal level. C) Attack an opposing view. D) Present an idea as factual. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make ideas more memorable. 3. Which persuasive language technique is employed in the advertising extract for Quick Chill Veggies, where it claims to have 30% more vitamins than fresh ones? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Repetition. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 4. 'We must take immediate action to combat climate change; it is definitely the most pressing issue of our time.' Which persuasive device is used in this statement? A) Repetition. B) Modality. C) Hyperbole. D) Rhetorical Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Modality. 5. From Why Can't I live on French Fries? the author claims ..... A) That you can live on French fries. B) That French fries are inexpensive, thus the healthier. C) That French fries a part of a balanced diet. D) That if you eat nothing but French fries, you will be missing important nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That if you eat nothing but French fries, you will be missing important nutrients. 6. "People like you and me don't want to see this happen", uses ..... A) Counter Argument. B) Inclusive Language. C) Fact. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inclusive Language. 7. Which tone is characterized by highlighting flaws and showing absurdity? A) Sarcastic/Ironic. B) Assertive. C) Sceptical. D) Critical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sarcastic/Ironic. 8. Which of the following is an example of a document that explains how to do something or reveals how something works? A) A user manual. B) A poem. C) A short story. D) A novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A user manual. 9. The purpose of the speech A) Audience. B) Persuasion. C) Context. D) Message. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Message. 10. What did Paul Keating highlight as an important step towards reconciliation in the Redfern Speech? A) Cultural assimilation. B) Economic development. C) Political unity. D) Acknowledgment and apology. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Acknowledgment and apology. 11. Which technique involves presenting three ideas or phrases in succession to make a point more impactful? A) Groups of three. B) Repetition. C) Hyperbole. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Groups of three. 12. What is the purpose of an advertisement according to the provided material? A) To entertain the audience. B) To provide detailed instructions. C) To emphasize unique features and benefits over competing products. D) To report news events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To emphasize unique features and benefits over competing products. 13. Language that uses "we", "us", "together" or "you" . A) Emotive Language. B) Opinion of Expert. C) Inclusive Language. D) Statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inclusive Language. 14. Statistics, facts and figures can be used as persuasive techniques to enhance the appeal of what? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 15. Which of these is the strongest use of evidence? A) "Everyone likes it.". B) "The movie made $ 1 billion worldwide and won 3 awards for acting.". C) "It's probably popular because it's cool.". D) "Some people think it's fun.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The movie made $ 1 billion worldwide and won 3 awards for acting.". 16. Identify the persuasive technique: "Join our gym today and become the best version of yourself!" A) Bandwagon. B) Testimonial. C) Appeal to emotion. D) Statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to emotion. 17. Gustavo has lived in many cities ..... , he was born in Amsterdam, moved to Austin, and now lives in Chicago. A) For instance. B) Agree. C) In addition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For instance. 18. To explain a passage using your own words A) Paraphrase. B) Loaded language. C) Rhetorical device. D) Counter argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paraphrase. 19. Which persuasive technique is this?Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. A) Emotive language. B) Rhetorical questions. C) Criticise others' views. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical questions. 20. Inferring that the claims are true for most people or a majority A) Evidence. B) Assertion. C) Generalization. D) Jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generalization. 21. I strongly believe, as a matter of human principle, we need to do what we can to help these people. A) Rule of Three. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Fact. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion. 22. Which phrase is not emotive?(Remember emotive language causes an emotional response and can cause an audience to take action.) A) Freedom for all!. B) Together we can make a difference!. C) Save the whales!. D) They saw a whale yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They saw a whale yesterday. 23. The repetition of the initial consonant sounds of adjacent or closely related words A) Adjectives. B) Attacks. C) Connotation. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 24. What is the purpose of using adjectives in persuasive language? A) To repeat key points. B) To provide factual evidence. C) To establish credibility. D) To create an emotional response. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To create an emotional response. 25. What is the purpose of using expert opinion in an argument? A) To add credibility to the argument. B) To entertain the audience. C) To confuse the audience. D) To simplify the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To add credibility to the argument. 26. Which of the following is an example of sarcasm? A) "I need to fix my tyre.". B) "Fantastic! Another flat tyre on my way to school.". C) "I have a flat tyre.". D) "My tyre is flat.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Fantastic! Another flat tyre on my way to school.". 27. The three persuasive appeals that must be used for an effective argument are ..... A) Ethos, athos, logos. B) Porthos, pathos, ethos. C) Logos, athos, cronos. D) Ethos, pathos, logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos, pathos, logos. 28. Employing amounts and numbers that are concrete and therefore support claims because they use logic and facts A) Statistic. B) Fact. C) Quote. D) Example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistic. 29. (a):a question that has an obvious answer A) A. Rhetorical question. B) Attack. C) Hyperbole. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Rhetorical question. 30. Grabs the reader's attention A) Topic Sentence. B) Counterclaim. C) Hook. D) Refutation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hook. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 4Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8Persuasive Language Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books