Persuasive techniques

Which of these is an example of a simile?

• She is a complete dragon! Don’t cross her.

• What is that dress like?

• He’s like a bear with a sore head.

• His eyes followed me around the room.

“What are you doing to help?” Is an example of...

• A metaphor

• A repetition question

• Emotive language

• A rhetorical question

Why do writers use emotive language? (Choose the most suitable answer)

• To persuade the reader by making them feel something

• To make the reader feel sad and guilty

• To make the reader question themselves

• To upset the reader

“The new policies are destructive, detrimental and depressing for young people.“ is an example of...

• A triple

• Emotive language

• Alliteration

• All of the above

• None of the above

What is another name for a triple?

• Trio

• Trium

• Triad

• Thruple

In the acronym “AFOREST”, what do the “F” and “O” stand for?

• Facts and onomatopoeia

• Figurative language and onomatopoeia

• Figurative language and opinions

• Facts and opinions

In the slightly different acronym “INAFOREST”, what do the “I” and “N” stand for?

• Illiteration and nouns

• Imperatives and “name an expert”

• Illustrations and numbers

• Imperatives and “nice adjectives”

“He was a difficult and dangerous character who destroyed everything he touched.” Is an example of...

• Onomatopoeia

• Triple

• Alliteration

• Repetition

“Buy this product now!” Is an example of...

• A rhetorical question

• An interruption

• An imperative

• An interrogation

“What are you doing to help?” Is an example of...

• A metaphor

• A repetition question

• Emotive language

• A rhetorical question