Persuasive Writing Techniques

Persuasive Writing Techniques

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Persuasive Writing Techniques

Persuasive Writing Techniques

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.8, RI.9-10.5, RL.2.4

+6

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the potential drawbacks of relying too heavily on repetition in persuasive writing?

Loss of reader interest, insincerity, lack of addressing counterarguments or providing new information

Inability to connect with the audience

Confusion of the main message

Overwhelming the reader with information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what ways can a writer appeal to both reason and emotion in the same piece of writing?

By using only logical arguments and evidence

By using only vivid language and personal anecdotes

By using humor and sarcasm

By using logical arguments and evidence to appeal to reason, while also using vivid language and personal anecdotes to appeal to emotion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Repeat key words or phrases to help key themes and arguments stick in the mind of your audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A question that does not require an answer. This has the effect of involving the reader and making them think about the issue or the product you

are promoting.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Make the reader sit up and listen to your argument by shocking them with pictures or powerful words and phrases.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Providing the names of respectable and well known professionals, organisations, groups of people to add substance and weight to your argument and help make people believe you.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Sound techniques should not be used in persuasive writing.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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