This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Persuasive Language – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Persuasive Language Quiz 9 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is an example of a fact? A) "Ice cream is the best dessert.". B) "The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.". C) "Dogs are more loyal than cats.". D) "Summer is the best season.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.". 2. Which persuasive technique would be least effective when selling a car? A) Hyperbole. B) Rule of three. C) Jargon. D) Rhyme. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rhyme. 3. How does the use of statistics enhance persuasive writing? A) To make the argument more abstract. B) To confuse the audience with numbers. C) To provide credible evidence that supports the argument. D) To divert attention from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide credible evidence that supports the argument. 4. Rhetorical questions are used in persuasive writing sometimes. What are rhetorical questions? A) A question that gives an answer right away. B) A question asked to the reader that doesn't give an answer. C) A question you ask your teacher. D) A kind of interview question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A question asked to the reader that doesn't give an answer. 5. When presenting an argument, why do we need evidence? A) To make the paragraph longer. B) To support, prove, and explain our claim. C) To practice sentence structure. D) To make a claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support, prove, and explain our claim. 6. "Yes, using goal line technology in soccer would help reduce inaccuracies, however, " uses ..... A) Statistics. B) Inclusive Language. C) Humour. D) Counter Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counter Argument. 7. What is the main difference between denotation and connotation? A) Denotation refers to feelings associated with a word, while connotation is the literal meaning. B) Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation refers to associated ideas or feelings. C) Denotation and connotation are interchangeable (similar) terms. D) Denotation is only found in dictionaries, while connotation is used in everyday speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation refers to associated ideas or feelings. 8. Which persuasive technique best fits the following:When I was a child, my father abandoned us. This put our family in trouble. This also put me in the path to do better. A) Exaggeration. B) Alliteration. C) Emotive language. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emotive language. 9. Wild Card:Which country is Prague in? A) Italy. B) Russia. C) Czech Republic. D) Netherlands. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Czech Republic. 10. Choose the persuasive technique 'rhetorical questions' to the correct definition. A) Using words that make people feel sad, angry, upset, sympathetic, or guilty. B) When truthful information is given to back up a point. C) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using questions that don't need an answer to get the audience to think. 11. 'Who wants more criminals?' is an example of ..... A) Repetition. B) Hyperbole. C) Rhetorical Question. D) Inclusive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question. 12. (a):Using information from other more 'informed' and more 'educated' people to prove what is being said or written is true.Evidence can come in many forms:Expert adviceExpert opinionFactsResearchStatistics A) A. Evidence. B) Statistics. C) Generalisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Evidence. 13. Describing words. A) Adjectives. B) Attacks. C) Evidence. D) Rhetorical Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adjectives. 14. Which of the following is NOT an example of an emotive response that can be aimed at by writers? A) Democracy. B) Nostalgia. C) Mathematics. D) Compassion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mathematics. 15. "Every car salesman is a liar and a cheat." A) Loaded words. B) Jargon. C) Anaphora. D) Generalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Generalization. 16. When an author want to see change, she/he has a reason for delivering her/his argument. This is ..... A) A context. B) An argument. C) A context. D) A purpose. E) A tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A purpose. 17. Which of the following is an example of a catchy phrase, slogan, or jingle? A) 'Save the planet, one step at a time.'. B) 'Imagine the heartbreak of losing our beautiful forests.'. C) 'We must recycle to protect our planet.'. D) 'Think about the consequences!'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Save the planet, one step at a time.'. 18. The ..... that all people are equal is part of the American Constitution. A) Belief. B) Persuaded. C) Convince. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Belief. 19. When you persuade, you can afford to be more ..... A) Humourous. B) Emotional. C) Factual. D) Angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional. 20. The representation of something as greater than is actually the case and is used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points. A) Attack. B) Evidence. C) Rule of three. D) Exaggeration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exaggeration. 21. Gemma's story was great because the characters were very funny ..... , the plot was exciting! A) In addition. B) For instance. C) Prove. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 22. A salesperson uses persuasion to make you ..... A) Buy a product. B) Do research. C) Learn how to do something. D) Feel happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buy a product. 23. What is the effect of using repetition in persuasive writing? A) It confuses the reader. B) It emphasises a point. C) It provides new information. D) It shortens the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It emphasises a point. 24. Which Persuasive technique is used in the following quotation?" ..... no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge and impulse of the ages, that mankind will move forward ..... '' A) Rhetorical question. B) Use of Pronouns. C) Anaphora. D) Loaded Words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anaphora. 25. Which word in the sentence below has the strongest negative connotation? "The politician's scheme was exposed by the media." A) Politician. B) Scheme. C) Exposed. D) Media. 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