Understanding Persuasive Texts

Which of the following is an example of persuasive text?

• A recipe for making cookies

• A letter to the principal asking for a longer recess

• A list of the top 10 tallest buildings in the world

• A story about a cat that can talk

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To convince the reader to think or act a certain way

• To describe a place or event

Which of the following is a reason an author might use to support their argument?

• A funny joke

• A personal story

• A scientific fact

• A drawing of a tree

Why might an author include examples in their persuasive text?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To help explain their argument

• To entertain the reader

Which technique is being used when an author repeats a word or phrase to emphasize a point?

• Metaphor

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

How can you tell if a text is trying to persuade you?

• It has a lot of pictures

• It tells a story with characters

• It gives reasons and evidence to support an idea

• It lists facts without any opinions

What is an example of a persuasive technique?

• Telling a joke

• Using a catchy slogan

• Drawing a picture

• Writing a poem

If an author wants to persuade you to eat more vegetables, which of the following might they include in their text?

• A story about a superhero

• A list of vegetables

• A fact about how vegetables help you stay healthy

• A drawing of a vegetable garden

Why might an author use emotional language in a persuasive text?

• To make the reader laugh

• To make the reader feel a certain way

• To confuse the reader

• To describe a setting

Which of the following is a strategic way to plan a persuasive argument?

• Start with a joke, then list random facts

• State your argument, provide reasons, and support with evidence

• Write a poem, then draw a picture

• List as many words as possible