Persuasive Text with Comprehension Questions
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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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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