
Persuasive Writing Techniques Quiz
Authored by Katie Trapp
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?
To inform the reader about facts
To convince the reader of an idea or opinion
To entertain the reader with stories
To describe a scene or event in detail
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of evidence can make an argument more convincing?
Vague statements
Unverified online comments
Personal opinions
Facts and figures from trusted sources
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which source is considered trustworthy for providing evidence?
A personal diary
A random blog post
An anonymous online forum
A well-known scientific journal
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is repetition used in persuasive writing?
To fill more space
To make the writing longer
To confuse the reader
To emphasize key points
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does repeating key phrases have on the reader?
It can make the argument more persuasive
It reduces the credibility of the writer
It makes the argument less clear
It has no effect on the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do adjectives and adverbs affect the reader's emotions?
By influencing how the reader feels about the subject
By making the text more difficult to read
By providing factual information
By making the text shorter
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which words in persuasive writing can make locations seem unwelcoming?
Bright and spacious
Dirty and dangerous
Warm and cozy
Colorful and vibrant
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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