This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "It's okay, I guess." What's the BEST way to rewrite this in a persuasive tone? A) "It's average, nothing special.". B) "If you have nothing else to do, try this.". C) "This is a hidden gem-it might surprise you in the best way.". D) "It's boring but short.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "This is a hidden gem-it might surprise you in the best way.". 2. An example of appeal to tradition is ..... A) You must be religious because this practice has a long and noble history. B) I insist you purchase this as it will improve your life. C) You must eat these cheese and crackers because there in the fridge. D) You must like cake because I do. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You must be religious because this practice has a long and noble history. 3. Special words or expressions used by a professionor group that are difficult for others to understand A) Jargon. B) Celebrity testimonial. C) Groups of 3. D) Bandwagon approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jargon. 4. Pathos persuades people by appealing to their sense of ..... ? A) Time. B) Logic. C) Credibility. D) Emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotion. 5. To make a writer's position seem more credible, they may quote the opinions of professionals in the field of knowledge that correspond with their own. What type of evidence is this? A) Anecdotal evidence. B) Expert opinion. C) Statistical evidence. D) Personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expert opinion. 6. "Time passed by rapidly." What type of word is 'rapidly' in this sentence? A) A verb. B) An adverb. C) An adjective. D) A pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An adverb. 7. Repeating and playing upon the same letter/sound at the start of words in close proximity. A) Assonance. B) Alliteration. C) Repetition. D) Statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alliteration. 8. "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" A) Alliteration and Rule of Three. B) Rule of Three and Emotive Language. C) Alliteration, Rule of Three and Emotive Language. D) Rule of Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration, Rule of Three and Emotive Language. 9. When an author, speaker, or advertiser carefully chooses their words (diction) to create a certain (and oftentimes emotional) response from the audience. positive or negative A) Loaded words. B) Rhetorical question. C) Jargon. D) Facts and statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loaded words. 10. What persuasive technique is being used in the advertisement for SUPER SOFT SOFAS that says "Love comfort. Love value. Love SUPER SOFT SOFAS." ? A) Repetition. B) Emotional appeal. C) Rhetorical question. D) Scientific evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 11. I ..... that all my students are amazing! A) Persuade. B) Believe. C) Persuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Believe. 12. What does tone refer to? A) The overall feeling of a piece. B) The overall logic of a piece. C) The overall feeling of a visual. D) The overall opinion of a piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The overall feeling of a piece. 13. Short personal stories used to connect with the audience and add credibility to an argument A) Adjectives. B) Alliteration. C) Anecdotes. D) Assertion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anecdotes. 14. What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in a text? A) To provide answers. B) To engage the reader and provoke thought. C) To confuse the reader. D) To summarise information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To engage the reader and provoke thought. 15. An appeal to ethics/credibility A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 16. Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family, which of the following is the best way he can convince his parents to say yes? A) He will tell them he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. B) He can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. C) He can say that he'll hate his parents if they say no. D) He can ask them for the money he needs to go on the trip. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. 17. Why should I have to put up with foul-mouthed language on public transport?The persuasive technique used is ..... A) Alliteration. B) Rhetorical question. C) Exaggeration. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rhetorical question. 18. Select the correct issue for the sentence below:"Everyone has a right to religious freedom. No, this doesn't mean witches can dig up dead bodies, cutting out people's organs for their magic potions." A) People's organs and magic potions. B) Everyone has a right to religious freedom. C) The danger of witches. D) Religious freedom in Australia. E) Cemeteries are scary places. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Religious freedom in Australia. 19. What is the ultimate purpose of the media using persuasive language? A) Win Your Trust. B) Influence How You Think. C) Both of the Above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both of the Above. 20. Haven't you always longed for a 3 day weekend? A) Rhetorical question. B) Convincing words. C) Opinion words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 21. If everyone else is doing something or owns a particular item, you should too, so that you are not left behind. A) Bandwagon approach. B) Celebrity testimonial. C) Jargon. D) Groups of 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon approach. 22. An instruction that must be followed is called A) High modality. B) Rhetorical question. C) Direct address. D) Imperative command. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Imperative command. 23. 'It's costing the taxpayer over $ 3 million' is an example of ..... A) Inclusive language. B) Appeals to Family Values. C) Appeals to Hip-Pocket-Nerve. D) Appeals to Patriotism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeals to Hip-Pocket-Nerve. 24. Which persuasive technique is this?Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time. A) Emotive language. B) Alliteration. C) Exaggeration. D) Personal pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exaggeration. 25. The power of the mind to think and form judgements logically; it is used to appeal to the rationality of an audience. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 26. Complete the following Rule of 3 sentence: "The Playstation 10 will have faster processing speed, better graphics and ..... " A) Incredible games. B) Quiet fan. C) Black and white colors. D) Cost $ 999. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incredible games. 27. Which sentence starter is most likely to be used at the beginning of a persuasive letter? A) I am writing to . B) Finally . C) As evidence . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am writing to . 28. Fill in the blank:(a) we try, then we can make a difference. A) A. If. B) Surely. C) Certainly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. If. 29. Which persuasive technique is being used in the following statement? "According to Dr. Smith, a leading expert in climate science, immediate action is necessary." A) Reported quotation. B) Powerful adjectives. C) Expert quote. D) Glittering generalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expert quote. 30. Which phrase is an example of a persuasive marketing tactic? A) Contact us for more info. B) Check our website. C) We have a new product. D) Everything MUST go!. 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