This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is an example of an appeal to family values? A) "This policy will strengthen family bonds.". B) "This policy is the most efficient.". C) "This policy is supported by experts.". D) "This policy will save money.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "This policy will strengthen family bonds.". 2. How does humour work in an advertisement? A) It is funny and witty. B) It captures the audiences imagination. C) It make an impact. D) It is interesting and fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is funny and witty. 3. To show that something is true, real or correct A) Convince. B) Prove. C) Argument. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prove. 4. A statement that is supported by evidence. A) Argument. B) Agree. C) For instance. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Argument. 5. Read the statements below. What is the statement in Italics? 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) A disagreement. C) A reason. D) A conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A reason. 6. How does repetition function in persuasive speeches? A) To bore the audience. B) To provide detailed evidence. C) To make the message more memorable and reinforce ideas. D) To confuse the listener with complex language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To make the message more memorable and reinforce ideas. 7. What is the purpose of using personal pronouns in a campaign speech? A) To provide facts and statistics. B) To create a sense of inclusivity and connection. C) To exaggerate a point. D) To issue commands. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To create a sense of inclusivity and connection. 8. Inferring that a claim is true for most people is a technique called ..... A) Generalization. B) Connotation. C) Jargon. D) Anecdotes. E) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Generalization. 9. The other side's argument is called A) Personal attack. B) Claim. C) Supporting details. D) Counter argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counter argument. 10. What persuasive technique is this an example of?"If you love it, buy it! Before someone else does." A) Appeal to hip pocket. B) Emotive language. C) Inclusive language. D) FOMO. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FOMO. 11. Elijah's story was great because the characters were very funny ..... , the plot was exciting! A) In my opinion. B) For instance. C) In addition. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 12. This is an indirect comparison of two unlike things without using words such as "like" or "as" . A) Metaphor. B) Simile. C) Alliteration. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metaphor. 13. What is a type of media where photo manipulation is used in order to sell you something? A) Artistic Media. B) Creative Media. C) Online Media. D) Advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advertisements. 14. When a celebrity endorses a product rather than an expert, people are more likely to act on emotions. If you use the same face wash as a celebrity, you too will look that great. A) Celebrity testimonial. B) Glittering generalities. C) Fear mongering. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Celebrity testimonial. 15. As a former refugee myself, I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with starting over in a new country. A) Use of Contrast. B) Rhetorical Question. C) Personal Anecdote. D) Triadic Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal Anecdote. 16. The ethos style of persuasive language appeals to A) Logic. B) Credibility and trust. C) Emotion. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility and trust. 17. Which phrase would you use to give another reason for your opinion? A) Firstly,. B) In addition,. C) In short,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition,. 18. Which persuasive technique best fits the following:We came together to fight this, and we will not fail until one of us decides it is over; then we fail as a whole. A) Personal pronouns. B) Emotive language. C) Anecdote. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personal pronouns. 19. What is this an example of?How would you feel is you had 2 hours of homework every night? A) Pathos (Emotive Language). B) Rule of Three. C) Logos (Reason). D) Rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical question. 20. Which is an example of a tri-colon? A) The fete was splendid, colourful and fun. B) The village was founded in 1654. C) 99% of the villagers agreed that Mrs. Bun's cakes were the best they had ever tasted. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The fete was splendid, colourful and fun. 21. Which of these statements would be the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie? A) You saved up your allowance so you could buy the ticket. B) You have a ride to and from the movie theater with a friend's parent. C) It's not a school night. D) The movie is a little violent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The movie is a little violent. 22. Choose the sentence that uses emotive language. A) The flowers are blooming. B) The devastating news left everyone speechless. C) The book is interesting. D) The room is clean. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The devastating news left everyone speechless. 23. Which word in the following sentence has a positive connotation? "She is a passionate advocate for animal rights." A) Passionate. B) Advocate. C) Animal. D) Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passionate. 24. "How much wood would a woodchuck chuckif a woodchuck could chuck wood?He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much woodas a woodchuck wouldif a woodchuck could chuck wood." A) Alliteration, Rhetorical Question and Rule of Three. B) Alliteration. C) Rhetorical Question and Alliteration. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question and Alliteration. 25. A special way of using words, examples, or images to make someone agree or take action. A) Persuasive language. B) Persuasive techniques. C) Persuade. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive techniques. 26. Which phrase means 'this supports what I said'? A) In support of this . B) If then . C) I am sure that . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In support of this . 27. An example of exaggeration is: A) My parents mean a lot to me. B) I enjoy ice cream. C) The weight of the world is in my shoulders. D) I love my dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The weight of the world is in my shoulders. 28. Words that are descriptive words used to add emphasis and to create an emotional response A) Adjectives. B) Alliteration. C) Exaggeration. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adjectives. 29. "Some people think it's too complicated to enjoy." What is this sentence doing? A) Reason. B) Counterargument. C) Evidence. D) Closing sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterargument. 30. En revanche A) On the other hand. B) In conclusion. C) Moreover. D) First of all. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the other hand. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 5Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8Persuasive Language Quiz 9Persuasive Language Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books