RP 6B L3: Recognizing Persuasive Devices

RP 6B L3:

Recognizing Persuasive Devices

Multiple Choice

My brother plays baseball, so I always have to go to his games. In my opinion, basketball is much more fun to watch live. Basketball players score points more often than in baseball, which means the game is more exciting. Sometimes in baseball, it takes almost the whole game for someone to score! There is a lot of down time in baseball, like when the players are switching from batting to pitching. In basketball, the action never stops!

1. What phrase lets you know that this text is persuasive writing?

• A. which means

• B. in my opinion

• C. to watch live

• D. in other sports

Multiple Select

My brother plays baseball, so I always have to go to his games. In my opinion, basketball is much more fun to watch live. Basketball players score points more often than in baseball, which means the game is more exciting. Sometimes in baseball, it takes almost the whole game for someone to score! There is a lot of down time in baseball, like when the players are switching from batting to pitching. In basketball, the action never stops!

2. Which TWO phrases from this text are opinions?

• A. the game is more exciting

• B. basketball players score points more often than in baseball

• C. my brother plays baseball

• D. basketball is much more fun to watch live

• E. players are switching from batting to pitching

Multiple Choice

Moore’s Turbo-Dry Powder is the greatest product on the market today! Just sprinkle some powder on anything and it will dry in seconds. Spilled some milk on the counter? No need to grab a towel, just grab the Turbo-Dry! Spilled coffee on your shirt? Turbo-Dry to the rescue! You won’t believe how your life will change after buying Moore’s Turbo-Dry Powder: in stores now for only $19.99!

3. This text could most likely be found in

• A. an advertisement.

• B. a guidebook.

• C. a review of a new product.

• D. a newspaper editorial.

Multiple Choice

Moore’s Turbo-Dry Powder is the greatest product on the market today! Just sprinkle some powder on anything and it will dry in seconds. Spilled some milk on the counter? No need to grab a towel, just grab the Turbo-Dry! Spilled coffee on your shirt? Turbo-Dry to the rescue! You won’t believe how your life will change after buying Moore’s Turbo-Dry Powder: in stores now for only $19.99!

4. Which phrase from this text is an opinion?

• A. in stores now for only $19.99

• B. sprinkle some powder on anything

• C. spilled some milk on the counter

• D. greatest product on the market today

Multiple Choice

Last Saturday, I had a front row seat for “Quest for the Gold,” the latest movie from director Clement Hyde. Unlike Hyde’s other movies, “Quest for the Gold” involves no interesting plot points and drags on for three hours. The story begins in a dusty old office in New York City and ends in the dusty deserts of the Sahara, but too much time is spent in between. A boring plot could have been saved by spectacular acting, but the leading man and leading lady were not a believable couple, probably because of the cheesy lines they were given.

5. The writer of this text is trying to convince you

• A. to go to the movies every Saturday.

• B. to watch Clement Hyde’s other movies.

• C. to avoid going to see “Quest for the Gold.”

• D. to visit New York City and the Sahara desert.

Multiple Choice

Last Saturday, I had a front row seat for “Quest for the Gold,” the latest movie from director Clement Hyde. Unlike Hyde’s other movies, “Quest for the Gold” involves no interesting plot points and drags on for three hours. The story begins in a dusty old office in New York City and ends in the dusty deserts of the Sahara, but too much time is spent in between. A boring plot could have been saved by spectacular acting, but the leading man and leading lady were not a believable couple, probably because of the cheesy lines they were given.

6. Which phrase from this text is an opinion?

• A. the story begins in a dusty old office in New York City

• B. “Quest for the Gold,” the latest movie from director, Clement Hyde

• C. “Quest for the Gold” involves no interesting plot points

• D. last Saturday, I had a front row seat for “Quest for the Gold”

Poll

I can recognize an author's argument or opinion.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

Poll

I can cite evidence, such as a facts, reasons, examples, etcetera, to support my answer.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never