This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 27 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What technique is being used in the quotation below:"The Rip-Roarin' rollercoaster is popular with teenagers and it's not hard to see why!" A) Anecdote. B) Imperative. C) Alliteration. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alliteration. 2. Zoos are like prisons for animals. A) Citing expert opinion. B) Inclusive language. C) Simile. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simile. 3. Are we going to stand by and watch our wildlife die? (2 possible answers) A) Inclusive language and Rhetorical question. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Triple. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inclusive language and Rhetorical question. 4. "Lee's Pre-Cooked Meals." because everybody needs a little more free time.Which Persuasive Technique is being used in the above ad. A) Attacks. B) Assertion. C) Anecdotes. D) Jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assertion. 5. What is the connotation of the word 'compact'? A) Uncomfortable and cramped. B) Small and efficient. C) Large and spacious. D) Expensive and luxurious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Small and efficient. 6. Oliver ..... his friend to play soccer on Saturday afternoon. A) Believable. B) Convinced. C) Argue. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convinced. 7. Which word in the sentence below has a negative connotation? "The manager's stubborn attitude caused problems." A) Manager. B) Stubborn. C) Attitude. D) Problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stubborn. 8. The technique of using a 'rhetorical question' is ..... A) A question that does not require a response from the audience/ reader. B) Destroying or criticising the opposing viewpoint. C) Words/ phrases/ imagery that create an emotive response. D) Include a list of reasons/ examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A question that does not require a response from the audience/ reader. 9. Which effect best matches the persuasive technique:Inclusive language (e.g. "we" , "us" )? A) Makes the reader feel personally involved and responsible. B) Makes the reader question what is right or wrong. C) Helps the reader imagine the scene clearly. D) Uses humour to make the writer seem friendly and relatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Makes the reader feel personally involved and responsible. 10. Which of the following statements make a strongest argument for getting to eat dessert. A) I should get dessert because I have to eat my vegetables. B) I should have dessert because it is delicious. C) I should have dessert because it is full of sugar. D) I should have dessert because it will extend the family dinner time and allow for more bonding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I should have dessert because it will extend the family dinner time and allow for more bonding. 11. Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?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 point of view. B) An argument. C) A reason or evidence. D) A conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A reason or evidence. 12. The deliberate selection of words A) Appeal to common sense. B) Rhetorical question. C) Vocabulary choice. D) Praise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vocabulary choice. 13. Sarah is a ..... student who always completes her homework on time and puts in extra effort to succeed. A) Well-known. B) Open-minded. C) Hard-working. D) Brand-new. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hard-working. 14. Strong adjectives are used to make a product sound more interesting. What is an example of an adjective? A) Slowly. B) Fantastic. C) Therefore. D) Will. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fantastic. 15. Give an example of a rhetorical question and its effect. A) Isn't it time we did something about climate change?. B) What time is it in Paris?. C) Why is the sky blue?. D) How can we improve our education system?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Isn't it time we did something about climate change?. 16. The goal of an argument is to ..... A) Entertain someone with what you have to say. B) Encourage someone to buy something. C) Convince someone to see your point of view. D) Sound smart and knowledgeable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Convince someone to see your point of view. 17. On one side, we have abundant resources for sports; on the other, we have a complete lack of funding for the arts program. A) Use of Emotion/Guilt. B) Triadic Structure. C) Use of Contrast. D) Personal Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of Contrast. 18. Which of the following sentences uses emotive language? A) "The innocent children were cruelly separated from their families.". B) "The children were separated from their families.". C) "The children are in a different place.". D) "The families are apart.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The innocent children were cruelly separated from their families.". 19. Writer's response to the counterargument A) Rebuttal. B) Reason. C) Restate. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebuttal. 20. "I'm all for students wearing school uniforms in our district. One school district saw a 51% drop in fighting, a 69% decrease in possession of drugs, and an 18% decrease in vandalism. If it worked to improve their district, why not ours!" -School Board Member, ABC School DistrictWhat type of persuasive language is this? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 21. A pun is ..... A) Making a joke. B) Speaking or writing poorly about someone. C) A play on words that is funny. D) Using evidence to back up your point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A play on words that is funny. 22. Which sentence uses persuasive language to describe a forest? A) The forest covers 5 square miles. B) The forest is home to many animals. C) Wander through the enchanting woods and discover nature's secrets!. D) The forest has oak and pine trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wander through the enchanting woods and discover nature's secrets!. 23. Which of the following sentences contains irony? A) "The English teacher failed the spelling test.". B) "The English teacher gave a spelling test.". C) "The English teacher likes spelling.". D) "The English teacher teaches English.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The English teacher failed the spelling test.". 24. What do people who support big businesses suggest? A) Portraits should be free. B) Sports teams should be privatized. C) Art should be banned. D) Wealthy donors should have more say. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wealthy donors should have more say. 25. Which persuasive technique is being used in the following sentence: "The heart-wrenching cries of the abandoned kitten moved everyone to tears." A) Statistics. B) Rule of three. C) Emotive language. D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 26. Choose an example of a rhetorical question. A) The exam will last for an hour. B) Why does it always rain?. C) I don't know what to do today. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Why does it always rain?. 27. Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective? A) It can bore the reader. B) It can scare the reader. C) It can make the topic more believable. D) It can help engage the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It can help engage the reader. 28. What is the purpose of using "Expert Opinion" in persuasive texts? A) To provide a humorous element. B) To offer a counter-argument. C) To add credibility to the argument. D) To confuse the opposing viewpoint. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To add credibility to the argument. 29. Which term is a euphemism for 'fire people'? A) Workforce reduction. B) Employee dismissal. C) Job termination. D) Workplace exit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Workforce reduction. 30. Which word in the following sentence has a positive connotation? "She is a dedicated volunteer at the animal shelter." A) Dedicated. B) Volunteer. C) Animal. D) Shelter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dedicated. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 4Persuasive Language Quiz 5Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8Persuasive Language Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books