Persuasive Devices

What is the purpose of using personal anecdotes in writing?

• To provide statistical data

• To build a relationship with the audience and add credibility

• To make the text longer

• To introduce new characters

What effect might personal anecdotes have on the audience?

• They might confuse the audience with complex terms

• They might make the audience disinterested

• They might make the audience more likely to trust the author

• They might make the text less believable

What is the purpose of using inclusive language?

• To differentiate between various groups

• To create a sense of unity between the author and audience

• To highlight individual achievements

• To emphasize disagreement

Which words are examples of first person plural?

• I, me, mine

• We, us, our

• They, them, theirs

• You, your, yours

What is hyperbole in literature?

• A) A factual statement that is 100% true

• B) A mild understatement

• C) An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• D) A direct comparison between two things

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• A) "I am so hungry I could eat a sandwich."

• B) "It was so cold that I froze into an icicle."

• C) "She is as fast as a cheetah."

• D) "He runs fairly quickly."

What effect does hyperbole have on the audience?

• A) It confuses the audience

• B) It makes the situation seem less serious

• C) It helps to emphasize a point by exaggeration

• D) It provides exact measurements

What is the purpose of using emotive language in writing or speech?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide factual information

• To enhance the emotional response of the audience

• To lengthen the text

Which of the following emotions can be evoked by using emotive language?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Boredom

• Certainty

From the examples given, select the sentence that uses emotive language to describe a situation.

• Some poor little puppies are beaten, neglected and starved.

• She was a proud descendant of the brave explorers.

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B