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Persuasive techniques

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is an example of a simile?

a)

She is a complete dragon! Don’t cross her.

b)

What is that dress like?

c)

He’s like a bear with a sore head.

d)

His eyes followed me around the room.

2.

“What are you doing to help?” Is an example of...

a)

A metaphor

b)

A repetition question

c)

Emotive language

d)

A rhetorical question

3.

Why do writers use emotive language? (Choose the most suitable answer)

a)

To persuade the reader by making them feel something

b)

To make the reader feel sad and guilty

c)

To make the reader question themselves

d)

To upset the reader

4.

“The new policies are destructive, detrimental and depressing for young people.“ is an example of...

a)

A triple

b)

Emotive language

c)

Alliteration

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

5.

What is another name for a triple?

a)

Trio

b)

Trium

c)

Triad

d)

Thruple

6.

In the acronym “AFOREST”, what do the “F” and “O” stand for?

a)

Facts and onomatopoeia

b)

Figurative language and onomatopoeia

c)

Figurative language and opinions

d)

Facts and opinions

7.

In the slightly different acronym “INAFOREST”, what do the “I” and “N” stand for?

a)

Illiteration and nouns

b)

Imperatives and “name an expert”

c)

Illustrations and numbers

d)

Imperatives and “nice adjectives”

8.

“He was a difficult and dangerous character who destroyed everything he touched.” Is an example of...

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Triple

c)

Alliteration

d)

Repetition

9.

“Buy this product now!” Is an example of...

a)

A rhetorical question

b)

An interruption

c)

An imperative

d)

An interrogation

10.

“What are you doing to help?” Is an example of...

a)

A metaphor

b)

A repetition question

c)

Emotive language

d)

A rhetorical question