Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions

Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions

University

15 Qs

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Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions

Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.8, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.8

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To influence an audience through the use of loaded language that appeals to feeling rather than thought.

Bandwagon Appeal

Emotional Appeal

Testimonials

Critique

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A technique that portrays famous people giving their opinions or behaving in a certain way.

Bandwagon Appeal

Emotional Appeal

Testimonials

Propaganda

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

To inform the reader

To entertain the reader

To persuade the reader

To describe a process

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Neutral tone

Objective facts

Emotional appeal

Technical jargon

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In persuasive writing, what is the role of a counterargument?

To strengthen the main argument

To confuse the reader

To introduce new topics

To summarize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of a persuasive statement?

The sky is blue.

You should vote for this candidate because they care about your future.

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

The book was published in 1999.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an example of loaded language in persuasive writing?

The car is red.

The politician is a hero for the people.

The meeting is at 3 PM.

The cake is sweet.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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