Features of Persuasive Text

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

• To describe a place or event

Which of the following is a key feature of persuasive writing?

• Use of descriptive language

• Use of facts and logical reasoning

• Use of humorous anecdotes

• Use of dialogue

In persuasive writing, what is the purpose of including counterarguments?

• To provide a different opinion without rebuttal

• To acknowledge opposing views and refute them

• To create confusion

• To weaken your own argument

Which of these appeals is commonly used in persuasive writing?

• Emotional appeal (pathos)

• Humor

• Neutral tone

• Complex vocabulary

What is a call to action in persuasive writing?

• A request for the reader to take immediate action

• A summary of the arguments

• A description of the topic

• A question posed to the reader

Which type of language is often used in persuasive writing to make the argument more compelling?

• Objective and neutral language

• Formal and technical language

• Emotional and charged language

• Informal and conversational language

What is a thesis statement in persuasive writing?

• A statement of facts supporting the argument

• A summary of the entire text

• The main idea or argument of the text

• A rhetorical question

Which of the following would most likely be used as evidence in a persuasive text?

• A personal opinion

• Anecdotes

• Research data or statistics

• Vivid descriptions

In persuasive writing, how does an author typically structure their argument?

• Introduction, counterargument, conclusion

• Introduction, body paragraphs presenting arguments, counterarguments, conclusion

• Description of the topic, followed by a discussion of pros and cons

• Introduction, background information, summary

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text?

• A news article reporting on current events

• A letter to the editor expressing an opinion on a local issue

• A travel guide about a popular destination

• A biography about a famous person