Persuasive Writing Techniques
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Persuasive writing tries to convince a reader to do something or what to ____________ about a certain topic.
believe
know
convince others
refuse
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Persuasive writing is best used in all BUT which of the following?
to support a cause
to urge people to action
to stir up sympathy
to describe and inform about a subject
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which paragraph in a persuasive essay includes a restatement of your thesis, a "so what," and a sentence leaving your reader with something to think about?
Introduction
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique uses negative, emotion-filled remarks?
appeal to people
generalities
emotional appeal
name calling
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique urges you to join a large group and makes you feel left out if you do not?
bandwagon
testimonials
generalities
appeal to people
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique appeals to snobbery or to plain people?
name calling
appeal to people (audience)
emotional appeal
bandwagon
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique uses loaded language that is very descriptive and filled with emotion?
testimonials
generalities
emotional appeal
bandwagon
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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