This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 29 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 29 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary purpose of using emotional appeals in persuasive writing? A) To provide statistical evidence. B) To evoke an emotional response from the audience. C) To present logical arguments. D) To establish credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To evoke an emotional response from the audience. 2. Which of the following best describes Emotive Language? A) Directly addressing the reader to make them feel part of the conversation. B) Questions that don't require an answer but are used to make a point or persuade. C) Verbs that indicate necessity, possibility, or obligation. D) Uses words that evoke an emotional response from the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uses words that evoke an emotional response from the audience. 3. Which word means resulting in good? A) Beneficial. B) Superficial. C) Inferior. D) Certain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beneficial. 4. Which persuasive device is used to exaggerate for emphasis? A) Hyperbole. B) Modality. C) Emotive Language. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyperbole. 5. Identify the technique in this sentence:"Research shows that galleries which display challenging artworks attract 40% more visitors." A) Statistics. B) Emotive language. C) Anecdote. D) Expert Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Statistics. 6. Nine out of ten cats prefer it A) Opinion. B) Statistics. C) Fact. D) Emotive language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistics. 7. Which example shows repetition? A) Save time. Save energy. Save money. B) How can you help?. C) I need to go to the shop to buy a tin of carrots, milk, and bread. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Save time. Save energy. Save money. 8. Convincing an audience by using facts, logical thought, and rationality A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 9. The purpose of persuasive texts is to A) Inform. B) Entertain. C) Eat. D) Persuade. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persuade. 10. Using facts makes your argument more A) Believable. B) Convincing. C) Interesting. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 11. All the reasons or points someone gives to support their claim or opinion A) Fact. B) Argument. C) Reason. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argument. 12. ...., Turkey is the perfect destination for a summer holiday. It has everything you need-beautiful beaches, delicious food, and rich history. A) Trust me. B) How about. C) With doubt. D) Why don't you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trust me. 13. Which of the following is NOT likely to be a contention for a piece of persuasive writing: A) That we should do more for the environment. B) That Australia should become a republic. C) That fast food advertising should be banned. D) That many people spend time on social media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That many people spend time on social media. 14. The time from when a camera starts rolling until it stops A) Camera shot. B) Composition. C) Body language. D) Proximity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Camera shot. 15. To put parts back together again A) Remnants. B) Thrive. C) Reconstruct. D) Advance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reconstruct. 16. In writing, there are other strategies you can use to be persuasive. You can use ..... to support your claims. A) Facts. B) Opinions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facts. 17. What kind of persuasive technique is this?Would you like to be stolen from your family and locked inside of a tiny cage? A) Anecdote. B) Evidence. C) Inclusive Language. D) Rhetorical Question. E) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhetorical Question. 18. What might the effect of repetition be? A) It makes the repeated phrase more memorable, and emphasises a point the writer is trying to make. B) It makes the reader want to read on. C) It helps us understand the text better. D) It makes it easier to read because we know what to expect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It makes the repeated phrase more memorable, and emphasises a point the writer is trying to make. 19. What is the implication of saying 'I don't like it'? A) It is acceptable. B) It is perfect. C) It is enjoyable. D) It is not suitable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is not suitable. 20. The purpose of a rhetorical question is to: A) Make the reader think of an obvious answer. B) Make the reader feel emotion. C) Repeat a key word. D) Over exaggerate something. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make the reader think of an obvious answer. 21. In which scenario would the use of facts and statistics be most effective? A) When trying to evoke an emotional response. B) When aiming to increase credibility and support arguments. C) When exaggerating a viewpoint. D) When making a direct command. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When aiming to increase credibility and support arguments. 22. What is an Attack? A) A play on words to suggest different meaningsFor example: "He ran like a rocket". B) A comparison that describes one thing in terms of anotherFor example: "He ran like a rocket". C) Overstatement. Going over the top to make a pointFor example: "He is the worst prime minister we have ever had". D) Criticising an opponent or ideaFor example: "He is the worst prime minister we have ever had". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Criticising an opponent or ideaFor example: "He is the worst prime minister we have ever had". 23. What is structure? A) The use of words. B) How words appear on the page. C) The way a person pronounces words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How words appear on the page. 24. What is one reason some people defend keeping the portrait on display? A) It supports mining companies. B) It increases ticket prices. C) It promotes censorship. D) It encourages artistic freedom. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It encourages artistic freedom. 25. Which persuasive technique is this?Why pay for Netflix when Youtube is free? A) Rhetorical question. B) Inclusive language. C) Hyperbole. D) Facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical question. ← 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