Persuasive Language Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

• "What is the capital of France?"

• "Isn't it obvious that we need to act now?"

• "How many continents are there?"

• "What is 2 + 2?"

What is the rule of three in persuasive language?

• Using three different languages in a speech

• Repeating a word three times

• Presenting three points to support an argument

• Asking three questions in a row

Which of the following is an example of repetition in persuasive language?

• "We must act now, we must act decisively, we must act together."

• "The sky is blue, the grass is green, the sun is bright."

• "Do you want to succeed? Do you want to be happy? Do you want to be fulfilled?"

• "According to the data, 70% of people agree."

Which of the following is a fact?

• "Chocolate is the best flavour of ice cream."

• "The Earth orbits the Sun."

• "Cats are better pets than dogs."

• "Summer is the most enjoyable season."

Which of the following is an opinion?

• "Water boils at 100°C."

• "The Eiffel Tower is in Paris."

• "Pizza is the most delicious food."

• "The human body has 206 bones."

What is emotive language?

• Language that uses numbers and data

• Language that evokes an emotional response

• Language that is difficult to understand

• Language that is used in legal documents

Which of the following is an example of emotive language?

• "The car is red."

• "The poor, helpless puppy whimpered in the cold."

• "The building is 50 feet tall."

• "The book is on the table."

What is the purpose of using statistics in persuasive language?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide entertainment

• To support an argument with numerical evidence

• To make the text longer

Which of the following is an example of a statistic?

• "Many people believe in climate change."

• "70% of people believe in climate change."

• "Climate change is a serious issue."

• "We need to address climate change now."

Which persuasive technique is being used in the following sentence: "Don't you want to live in a cleaner, healthier world?"

• Emotive language

• Repetition

• Rhetorical question

• Statistics