Persuasive Language Techniques Quiz

Which persuasive device is used to show certainty or uncertainty in a statement?

• Hyperbole

• Modality

• Emotive Language

• Alliteration

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in persuasive writing?

• To show certainty

• To provide statistical evidence

• To exaggerate for emphasis

• To create a rhyme

Which persuasive device involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize an idea?

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Rhetorical Questions

• Statistics

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question that requires a detailed answer

• A question that doesn't need an answer but makes people think

• A statistical fact

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• 'We must act now!'

• 'If we don't act now, the entire world will be underwater in a few years!'

• 'Healthy habits lead to a happy and harmonious life.'

• 'Research indicates that 85% of people who exercise regularly feel happier and more productive.'

What is the role of statistics in persuasive writing?

• To show emotions

• To provide memorable phrases

• To prove a evidence with facts or numbers

• To exaggerate

Which of the following is an example of a catchy phrase, slogan, or jingle?

• 'Save the planet, one step at a time.'

• 'Imagine the heartbreak of losing our beautiful forests.'

• 'We must recycle to protect our planet.'

• 'Think about the consequences!'

What is emotive language designed to do in persuasive writing?

• Show certainty

• Make people feel sad

• Use numbers and facts

• Make people feel strong emotions

Which persuasive device uses words like 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'us' to connect with the audience?

• Hyperbole

• Personal Pronouns

• Repetition

• Rhetorical Questions

'We must take immediate action to combat climate change; it is definitely the most pressing issue of our time.'

Which persuasive device is used in this statement?

• Hyperbole

• Modality

• Repetition

• Rhetorical Questions