SUMM_TEST ENGLISH 8 Q2 W3

Which of the following best describes diction in persuasive texts?

• Word choice that conveys tone and meaning

• The length of the sentences

• The size of the audience

• The type of document

What does ‘style’ in writing primarily influence?

• The correctness of grammar

• The reader’s impression of the message

• The number of words used

• The spelling of words

When an author writes using very casual, slang expressions, the diction can be classified as

• Formal

• Informal

• Slang

• Technical

Which target audience requires simplified explanations and avoidance of jargon?

• Experts

• Laypeople

• Managerial

• Real audience

‘Moreover,’ ‘in addition,’ and ‘furthermore’ are examples of what type of transition markers?

• Contrast

• Cause and effect

• Addition

• Summary

If a persuasive essay is directed to a company’s board of directors, what type of audience is being addressed?

• Laypeople

• Hypothetical

• Managerial

• Rank-and-file

Which transition marker would best show contrast?

• However

• For example

• Indeed

• Similarly

An author’s choice of strong emotional words in a persuasive text appeals mostly to

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

Which of the following shows formal diction?

• “We gotta follow the playbook.”

• “It is imperative to follow the rules.”

• “Stick to the rules, guys.”

• “Hey, you should follow the playbook.”

Why are transition markers important in persuasive writing?

• They make the essay longer

• They connect ideas and improve clarity

• They replace strong evidence

• They entertain the reader