This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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,. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. "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. 15. 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. 16. 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 . 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. "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. 20. 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. 21. A reenactment involves: A) Using cartoon images to represent an event. B) Filming a real event. C) Events being recreated by actors. D) Footage of real people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Events being recreated by actors. 22. Think about the helpless marine life swimming in a filthy sea of plastic. A) Rhetorical question. B) Convincing words. C) Opinion words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Convincing words. 23. What does alliteration in persuasive language aim to do? A) Connect with the audience on a personal level. B) Make ideas more memorable. C) Present an idea as factual. D) Attack an opposing view. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make ideas more memorable. 24. Which persuasive language technique is employed in the advertising extract for Quick Chill Veggies, where it claims to have 30% more vitamins than fresh ones? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 25. 'We must take immediate action to combat climate change; it is definitely the most pressing issue of our time.' Which persuasive device is used in this statement? A) Hyperbole. B) Modality. C) Repetition. D) Rhetorical Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Modality. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesPersuasive Language Quiz 1Persuasive Language Quiz 2Persuasive Language Quiz 3Persuasive Language Quiz 4Persuasive Language Quiz 6Persuasive Language Quiz 7Persuasive Language Quiz 8Persuasive Language Quiz 9Persuasive Language Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books