This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 33 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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!. 3. 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.". 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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?. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. The choice is simple:either we invest now and succeed, or we delay and face inevitable collapse. A) Triadic Structure. B) Use of Contrast. C) Emotive Language. D) Personal Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use of Contrast. 12. Emotive language is used ..... A) To make the reader feel worried. B) To catch the reader's attention. C) To appeal to the reader's emotions. D) To make the writer sound intelligent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To appeal to the reader's emotions. 13. What kind of persuasive technique is this?If prices continue to rise like this soon you'll have to be a millionaire to even afford a loaf of bread! A) Anecdote. B) Evidence. C) Inclusive Language. D) Rhetorical Question. E) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Hyperbole. 14. Which language technique is used here:"It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to decompose" A) Rhetorical question. B) Statistics. C) Imperative verb. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Statistics. 15. What should be the outcome of your pitch's benefit section? A) Confusion. B) Curiosity. C) Clear value. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clear value. 16. Which language technique is used here:'Exercise reduces your stress by 32%' A) Rhetorical question. B) Flattery. C) Statistics. D) Personal pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Statistics. 17. What is the purpose of using anecdotal evidence in writing? (Ethos) A) To provide statistical data. B) To quote expert opinions. C) To share a personal story to support a claim. D) To repeat similar words in a short space. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To share a personal story to support a claim. 18. How does a light-hearted tone affect the audience's perception of an argument? A) It makes the argument seem more approachable. B) It leads the audience to feel dismissive. C) It challenges the audience to reflect. D) It adds strength to the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It makes the argument seem more approachable. 19. What is meant by context? A) The contention of a piece. B) The place in which a text is produced. C) The time, place and circumstances in which a text is produced. D) The reason a text is produced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The time, place and circumstances in which a text is produced. 20. What does the persuasive technique "Fact" refer to? A) A statement that can be proven. B) An opinion dressed as factual but cannot be proven. C) A creative comparison that is figurative. D) A personal story to engage readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A statement that can be proven. 21. Persuasive techniques are methods that are used to ..... your ..... and ..... A) Fool, mind, eyes. B) Trick, eyes, ears. C) Sway, heart, mind. D) Help, taste buds, hearing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sway, heart, mind. 22. What does 'old-fashioned' imply? A) Stylish and chic. B) New and innovative. C) Outdated and traditional. D) Modern and trendy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Outdated and traditional. 23. What is appeal to logic also known as? A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Kairos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 24. What kind of persuasive technique is this?According to dietitian Dr Ruth Hotchner, sugar can be as bad for your body as cigarettes. A) Anecdote. B) Evidence. C) Inclusive Language. D) Rhetorical Question. E) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 25. Which of the following is an example of using a metaphor? A) "The new policy is effective.". B) "The new policy is a disaster waiting to happen.". C) "The new policy is in place.". D) "The new policy is being implemented.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The new policy is a disaster waiting to happen.". ← 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