Persuasive Writing
Authored by Racquel Jones
English
5th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is persuasive writing?
A type of writing that tells a story.
A type of writing that is used to explain or give information.
A type of writing that is used to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that it paints a picture in the reader's mind.
A type of writing that is used to convince others to believe in an idea/opinion or to take an action.
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CCSS.RI.8.5
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All of the following are reasons people use persuasive writing except?
To convince others to adopt a certain point of view
To convince others to accept that the writer's position as valid
To convince others to take some action.
To tell a story.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?
A short story entitled "My Life as a Pet"
A political campaign speech
The autobiography of Nelson Mandela
An essay on the causes of water pollution
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CCSS.RI.8.5
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can you find examples of persuasive writing?
News reports
Social Media
Letters
All of the above
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Persuasive devices are important tools which we can use to convince others to agree with our viewpoint.
True
False
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is emotive language?
The repetition of the same or similar kinds of sounds at the beginning of stressed syllables.
Using words to make the reader feel certain emotions such as sadness or excitement.
Words such as 'you', 'our', 'we', that are used to make the readers feel that you are speaking directly to them.
When words are repeated in order to make a strong impact on the reader.
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CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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CCSS.RI.7.8
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exaggeration is defined as?
When 3 adjectives or phrases are used to emphasize a point. e.g. Homework is boring, dull and uninteresting.
When information is given that is over the top, or slightly untrue. e.g. If I get set one more homework I am going to move to the moon!
When truthful information is given to back up a point. e.g. 95% of pupils feel that there is too much homework.
A question that is asked which makes the reader think. e.g. How would you feel is you had 2 hours of homework every night?
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CCSS.RI.7.5
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CCSS.RI.5.8
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