This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How is evidence used in persuasive language? A) To create certain emotional responses in an audience. B) To give weight to an argument or belief. C) To engage with an audience and create an emotional response. D) To establish authority and reliability. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To give weight to an argument or belief. 2. What's the main goal of Emma, Avery, and Kai's mission? A) Inform readers about the cause and its impact. B) Encourage readers to ignore the cause. C) Entertain readers with a story about changing the world. D) Persuade others to support the cause and change the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persuade others to support the cause and change the world. 3. Which persuasive technique is this?When you pick holes in your opposition's argument so that your point of view sounds better. A) Groups of three. B) Criticise other points of view. C) Emotive language. D) Rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Criticise other points of view. 4. What are "power words" ? A) Technical terms. B) Words that create emotional or strong impact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that create emotional or strong impact. 5. Which persuasive technique uses short personal stories used to connect with the audience and add evidence or credibility to an argument? A) Pronouns. B) Anecdotes. C) Rhetorical Questions. D) Assertion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anecdotes. 6. The ..... is the topic about which the article is written. A) Supporting arguments. B) Contention. C) Tone. D) Audience. E) Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Issue. 7. Discuss the importance of considering the target audience when applying persuasive language in writing. A) The target audience is irrelevant in persuasive writing. B) Persuasive language should be generic and not tailored to any specific audience. C) It has no impact on the effectiveness of persuasive language. D) It helps tailor the persuasive language to resonate with the values, beliefs, and interests of the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps tailor the persuasive language to resonate with the values, beliefs, and interests of the audience. 8. The purpose of persuasive texts is to entertain. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Noah decides to run out of the bathroom. He jumps off the boat and yells "Geronimo" so Abbey will know to come get him. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. A single idea that explains why someone thinks or believes something A) Reason. B) Fact. C) Evidence. D) Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reason. 11. What technique is being used here?'I couldn't believe it. Zooming down along a suburban street, the driver was texting on his mobile phone, holding a cup of coffee in his other hand and steering with his knees.' A) Emotive language. B) Anecdote. C) Rhetorical question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anecdote. 12. Name this device-'I laughed so hard I nearly wet myself!' A) Hyperbole. B) Metaphor. C) Anecdote. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyperbole. 13. Which of the following is an example of a Modal Verb? A) Must. B) Thrilling. C) Imagine. D) Heartbreaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Must. 14. What is the purpose of using anecdotes in persuasive writing? A) To provide statistical evidence. B) To share personal experiences. C) To define terms. D) To list facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To share personal experiences. 15. (a):When a person or idea is belittled, undermines, insulted, dismissed or embarrassed. A) A. Attack. B) Analogy. C) Sarcasm. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Attack. 16. "Association" refers to: A) A unique and never-before-seen event. B) The process of making rules. C) The ability to influence others. D) A connection or relationship between things or people. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A connection or relationship between things or people. 17. Which of the following is a call to action? A) "I don't think you're right about that!". B) "Call now, what are you waiting for?". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Call now, what are you waiting for?". 18. An example of a 'cliche' is: A) He got there in the nick of time. B) He got there on time. C) Some tasks need to be done slowly. D) He was as fast as a cheetah. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He got there in the nick of time. 19. When you are trying to persuade someone, think about ..... Make your argument about the other person and not just about yourself. A) Yourself. B) Your listener. C) Your teacher. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your listener. 20. The beautiful actress dazzled in her magnificent dress. A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Rule of Three. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotive Language. 21. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words A) Colloquial Language. B) Cliche. C) Pun. D) Assonance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assonance. 22. Identify the opinion in the following sentences: A) "Chocolate is the best treat in the world.". B) "Chocolate contains sugar.". C) "Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Chocolate is the best treat in the world.". 23. Tone? "Look, I'm sure we can come to some sort of compromise." A) Reasonable. B) Inclusive. C) Compromising. D) Contemptuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reasonable. 24. Which of these is an emotive word? A) Care. B) Safety. C) Family. D) Future. E) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of these. 25. What does 'directly' imply in communication? A) Clearly and straightforwardly. B) In a roundabout way. C) Indirectly. D) With hesitation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clearly and straightforwardly. 26. Complete the analytical sentence with the correct option:In stating how her grandmother has been assaulted several times, the author positions the audience to ..... A) Consider themselves sophisticated and fashionable. B) Navigate the city streets by themselves. C) Call their local school principal. D) Identify with the author and consider the safety of their own family. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Identify with the author and consider the safety of their own family. 27. Whose slogan is I'm lovin' it? A) McDonalds. B) Tesco. C) KFC. D) Burger King. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) McDonalds. 28. How does the use of contrast function in persuasive speeches? A) To highlight differences, making the argument more compelling. B) To focus solely on the speaker's viewpoint. C) To make the speech more monotonous. D) To provide a detailed analysis of each point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To highlight differences, making the argument more compelling. 29. An 'anecdote' is: A) A paragraph that contains facts. B) The same as an introduction. C) A short, personal story. D) A story that is used to symbolise something else. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A short, personal story. 30. After reading a strong persuasive essay, a person would most likely A) Learn how to do something. B) Start to cry. C) Feel happy. D) Agree with the messauge. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agree with the messauge. 31. Complete the following Rule of 3 sentence: "Our new school will have bigger classrooms, more sports facilities and ..... A) A delightful canteen. B) Amazing views. C) Nice smelling toilets. D) A fish pond. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A delightful canteen. 32. Are you fed up with your younger siblings not helping with chores? A) Rhetorical question. B) Convincing words. C) Opinion words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 33. The sentence below is an example of which persuasive language technique?Using words like 'we', 'you', 'our' and 'us' to make your audience think you are talking only to them. A) Repetition. B) Exaggeration. C) Personal Pronouns. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal Pronouns. 34. What is rule of three? A) A list of three words or phrases to emphasise the point the writer is making. B) Three adjectives in a row. C) When the writer only uses three paragraphs in their writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A list of three words or phrases to emphasise the point the writer is making. 35. What does appealing to the hip pocket nerve refer to? A) Appealing to family values. B) Referencing money and its management. C) Using colorful language. D) Providing statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Referencing money and its management. 36. Using questions that don't need an answer, but get your audience thinking. A) Emotive Language. B) Rhetorical Questions. C) Repetition. D) Personal Pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical Questions. 37. 'Think of the poor defenseless animals that are suffering because of our rubbish.' Which emotion do you think the speaker wants the audience to feel? A) Sadness. B) Happiness. C) Excitement. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sadness. 38. Which of the following is an example of a euphemism for 'garbage collector'? A) Trash handler. B) Waste management technician. C) Refuse operator. D) Sanitation worker. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sanitation worker. 39. When you use 2 or more words with the same starting letter or sound it is called A) Illiterate. B) Repetition. C) Alliteration. D) Exaggeration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 40. Back it up, you've gotta back it up, Wanna ..... an argument? You've gotta back it up. A) Agree. B) In addition. C) Support. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Support. 41. Using words like "we, " "you, " "us, " or "our" to make the audience think you are only talking to them A) Emotive language. B) Rhetorical Questions. C) Personal Pronouns. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal Pronouns. 42. Same as confirm, show, verify A) Reason. B) Prove. C) Point of view. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prove. 43. What text type am I?An article giving an opinion about a current issue. Often long and can be formal or informal language. A) Blog post. B) Letter to the editor. C) Editorial. D) Opinion piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion piece. 44. Which of the following sentences uses persuasive vocabulary effectively? A) "The new policy is good.". B) "The policy is okay.". C) "The innovative policy will revolutionise our community.". D) "The policy is not bad.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "The innovative policy will revolutionise our community.". 45. (a):repeated words or phrases A) A. Repetition. B) Assonance. C) Alliteration. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Repetition. 46. Which type of appeal uses facts, statistics, and logic to persuade an audience? A) Appeal to Fear. B) Appeal to Logos. C) Appeal to Pathos. D) Appeal to Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to Logos. 47. "The Coronavirus is causing turmoil and trauma across the country" is an example of which technique(s)? A) Rhetorical question. B) Fact. C) Alliteration. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 48. Which persuasive technique best fits the following:Have you without a doubt that it will be done? A) Anecdote. B) Rhetorical question. C) Simile. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical question. 49. Which tone is likely to make readers question and potentially influence them? A) Hopeful tone. B) Humorous tone. C) Sceptical tone. D) Assertive tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sceptical tone. 50. The facts or information that indicate whether a view is true or valid and is used to give weight to an argument or belief. A) Generalization. B) Rule of Three. C) Evidence. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 51. How does the use of statistics and data enhance the persuasiveness of a speech? A) By making the speaker appear unprepared. B) By creating doubt and uncertainty in the audience. C) By confusing the audience with irrelevant information. D) By providing evidence and credibility to the speaker's arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By providing evidence and credibility to the speaker's arguments. 52. Some players may try using (a) to persuade their coach into giving them more playing time. A) A. blandishments. B) Lucidity. C) Notorious. D) Profoundly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. blandishments. 53. Which of the following is a strong modal adverb? A) Quite. B) Socialise. C) Gentle. D) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Certainly. 54. Which language technique is used here:"You all know about climate change" A) Rhetorical question. B) Statistics. C) Flattery. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flattery. 55. Can writers' use personal experience as evidence? A) Yes, but only if they are a well-know expert in the field of the related topic. B) Yes, if it is appropriate and it is not the only form of evidence offered. C) No, because other forms of evidence are more appealing to a reader. D) No, because it is not appropriate for writers to reveal their beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, if it is appropriate and it is not the only form of evidence offered. 56. Describing something like something else A) Repetition. B) Similie. C) Reason. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Similie. 57. (a):expression of approval or admiration A) A. Praise. B) Censure. C) Emotive language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Praise. 58. 'Donate generously today' is an example of A) Expert opinion. B) Exaggeration. C) Facts. D) Command. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Command. 59. What tone might be described as "exhilarated, exuberant, enthusiastic" ? A) Angry. B) Disappointed. C) Neutral. D) Excited. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excited. 60. "I had a tonne of homework last night" This is an example of which persuasive technique? A) Hyperbole. B) Colloquial language. C) Exclusive language. D) Figurative language. 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