This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 30 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 30 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "We must give meaning to reconciliation and native title." and "We must be honest with ourselves about this. And our nation must be reconciled with its past in order to allow its citizens to move forward with confidence." These quotes use: A) Repetition. B) Metaphor. C) Loaded language. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 2. In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text? A) Introduction. B) Hook. C) Body Paragraph. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body Paragraph. 3. Which persuasive technique involves using statistics and facts to support an argument? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) AnecdoteTagsAC9E7LY03. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 4. My uncle just bought a ..... car, and it looks amazing with its shiny exterior and modern features. A) Low-fat. B) Battery-powered. C) Old-fashioned. D) Brand-new. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brand-new. 5. Colloquial, everyday language, slang A) Pun. B) Irony. C) Sensationalism. D) Informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informal language. 6. What is meant by the issue? A) An argument that arises from an event. B) A contentious or complex situation that arises from an event. C) An argument that occurs. D) An incident that occurs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A contentious or complex situation that arises from an event. 7. Arla is giving a speech about why students should have class pets. What should she do to persuade her audience? A) Keep repeating the same thing until everyone agrees. B) Tell her audience that she's a really good student, so they should agree with her. C) Give specific examples of pets that are clean and easy to take care of. D) Tell her audience the story of how her cat died. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give specific examples of pets that are clean and easy to take care of. 8. When you criticise the other person's point of view. A) Attack. B) Emotive language. C) Rhetorical question. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attack. 9. The presentation of only one side of the story is ..... A) Generalization. B) Connotation. C) Jargon. D) Anecdotes. E) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Bias. 10. If I am "for" something, I ..... A) Disagree with it. B) Don't care about it. C) Neither agree or disagree. D) Agree with it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agree with it. 11. Recognize the use of rhetorical questions in a recent political speech you have heard or read. A) Yes, I heard a rhetorical question in a recent political speech. B) I don't think rhetorical questions are used in political speeches. C) I don't pay attention to rhetorical questions in political speeches. D) No, I didn't hear any rhetorical questions in a recent political speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, I heard a rhetorical question in a recent political speech. 12. Logical Reasoning-the writer persuades through reasoning, providing factual evidence to support his claim A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 13. Which sentence is trying to persuade someone? A) The library has many books. B) Reading helps you learn new things. C) You should visit the library because it is fun and interesting. D) The library opens at 9 AM. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You should visit the library because it is fun and interesting. 14. My mom's ..... about video games are different from mine; she thinks that playing too many games is bad for you, but I think it is harmless. A) Opinion. B) For instance. C) Point of view. D) Convince. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Point of view. 15. To represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate A) Anecdotes. B) Repetition. C) Rhetorical Questions. D) Exaggerration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exaggerration. 16. The goal of persuasive writing is to ..... ? A) Entertain. B) Convince. C) Explain. D) Instruct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convince. 17. A question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer, prompts discussion and thought A) Rhetorical question. B) Loaded words. C) Facts and statistics. D) Expert testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 18. Emotive language is about the emotion A) Felt by the protagonist. B) Felt by the author. C) Felt by the reader. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Felt by the reader. 19. He is a forensics expert for the government-if anyone can determine the murder weapon, it's him A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 20. Explain the impact of using emotional language in persuasive writing. A) Emotional language has no impact on persuasive writing. B) Emotional language can create a stronger emotional connection with the audience, making the persuasive writing more effective. C) Emotional language makes the writing less effective. D) Using emotional language can alienate the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional language can create a stronger emotional connection with the audience, making the persuasive writing more effective. 21. (a):Short accounts or stories. They contain an account of someone's personal experiences-sometimes the writer's A) A. Anecdote. B) Analogy. C) Alliteration. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Anecdote. 22. Which of the following is an example of using 'anecdote' as a persuasive language technique? A) A personal story shared to illustrate a point. B) A list of statistics supporting an argument. C) A quote from a famous person. D) A rhetorical question posed to the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A personal story shared to illustrate a point. 23. What is the impact of a reflective tone on readers? A) It makes readers feel dismissive. B) It prompts readers to consider and deepen their understanding. C) It highlights flaws in the argument. D) It makes the argument seem more approachable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It prompts readers to consider and deepen their understanding. 24. Choose an example of direct address. A) The streets were lonely when I left work. B) I need to paint my house, then buy new carpets. C) You can help by giving up your time to support the event. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You can help by giving up your time to support the event. 25. Bull came over to apologize because he was terrified not to because the old man said he'd "be hanging close." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. Using the same key words/phrases to make an argument more memorable. A) Repetition. B) Anecdote. C) Facts. D) Counter Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 27. How can we allow the senseless killing of these wonders of the ocean-whales? A) Rhetorical question. B) Inclusive language. C) Repetition of words and phrases. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. 28. What is the purpose of using informal language? A) Offers proof and possible solutions. B) Can evoke strong emotional responses. C) Creates a conversational mood. D) Often used to confuse or impress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creates a conversational mood. 29. Which persuasive device uses words like 'I, ' 'you, ' 'we, ' and 'us' to connect with the audience? A) Hyperbole. B) Personal Pronouns. C) Repetition. D) Rhetorical Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal Pronouns. 30. '73% of students believe holidays should be longer' is an example of what language feature? A) Statistic. B) Hyperbole. C) Metaphor. D) Personal pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistic. ← 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