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Persuasive Texts

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 6hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Statistics are
a)
Words from an expert
b)
An example
c)
Numbers, charts and graphs
d)
A short story
2.
The Claim is
a)
an idea
b)
the writer's position on a problem or issue
c)
something that can be proved to be true
d)
something that is not true
3.
A persuasive text ____.
a)
Informs readers
b)
attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint
c)
encourages readers to read more
d)
Both A and B
4.
Statistics, expert opinion, research findings and anecdotes are all examples of
a)
personal views
b)
evidence
c)
reasons
d)
humour
5.
______________ the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim. 
a)
Endorsement 
b)
Name calling
c)
Stereotype
d)
Support 
6.
Quotations are
a)
Numbers, graphs, and charts
b)
Words from an expert
c)
An example
d)
A short story
7.
An anecdote is
a)
A short story
b)
Numbers, graphs, and charts
c)
An interview
d)
An opinion
8.
A counter argument is
a)
what the writer believes
b)
An argument against the claim
c)
An argument for the claim
d)
Part of a poem
9.
What is the opposing viewpoint?
a)
The good part of an essay
b)
The explanation of reasons
c)
The opposite of the claim
d)
The truth in the essay
10.
Reasons are
a)
statements that support the claim
b)
opinions about an idea
c)
quotes from an expert
d)
at the end of an essay
11.
Evidence is
a)
statistics, quotes and ways to prove the reason is right
b)
only used in crime investigations
12.
Dr. Schultz said, "Diabetic shoes are necessary for healthy feet for diabetic patients." This is an example of
a)
Statistic
b)
Opinion
c)
Quotation
d)
Anecdote
13.
67% of students agree that the cafeteria needs better food. This is an example of
a)
Anecdote
b)
Statistic
c)
Quotation
d)
Example
14.
A 6th grader, Susan, got sick to her stomach after eating the school lunch. This is an example of
a)
Anecdote
b)
Statistic
c)
Quotation
d)
Opinion
15.
Why do we include counter arguments?
a)
To make the essay longer
b)
To show we are prepared for all sides of the argument
c)
We have to for every essay
d)
The teacher said to
16.
Why do people write persuasive essays?
a)
To convince someone of what they believe or need
b)
To make people laugh
c)
To make people happy
d)
To inform people about the world
17.
What is an Argument?
a)
A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence
b)
Facts supported by reasons and evidence
c)
A claim made by the author
d)
Someone's opinion about a topic
18.
Billy E. Dade Middle School is the best school in Dallas is an example of
a)
A Claim
b)
A Fact
c)
An Opinion
d)
All of the above
19.
Something that someone thinks but cannot be proved is a
a)
Claim
b)
Argument
c)
Fact
d)
Opinion
20.
Faulty reasoning is
a)
A claim based on what a person feels.
b)
A claim based on incorrect information.
c)
A claim based on correct information.
d)
A claim based on what a person thinks.
21.
The two reasons to Persuade are:
a)
To make someone do something and to make them think something.
b)
To make someone feel something and to make someone cry.
c)
To make someone think something and to make someone feel something.
d)
There are more than two reasons for persuasion.
22.

Standing Up to Bullying:

In which sentence does the author attempt to stir emotion in the reader?

a)

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

b)

Continuing to spread rumors or not stand up for someone who is being bullied are ways someone might engage in a bullying secondarily.

c)

Consider if approaching the bullies themselves is a smart idea, or if you feel comfortable doing so.

d)

If you see someone being bullied, do the right thing and take the right actions to stop it from continuing.

23.

Standing Up to Bullying:

The suggestions in paragraph 3 reinforce the author's point that bullying---

a)

will stop if the act is ignored

b)

is able to be prevented

c)

can have terrible consequences

d)

hurts the bully more than the victim

24.

Standing Up to Bullying:

Which sentence from the selection expresses a fact?

a)

It includes making threats, spreading rumors, or attacking someone verbally or physically.

b)

You may think that as long as you aren't the one being bullied, it's not your problem, but that is simply not true.

c)

Standing by and doing nothing may not make you the bully, but it makes you just as guilty.

d)

Some people might argue that confronting the bully directly will escalate the situation.

25.

Standing Up to Bullying:

Which sentence from the selection expresses the author's opinion?

a)

Bullying is everyone's problem because no one ever deserves this type of treatment.

b)

People often don't step in to help because they are scared of physical harm.

c)

Oftentimes the person being bullied does not feel capable or confidence enough to stand up for himself or herself.

d)

Bullying can be harmful to everyone involved, and unless some type of intervention occurs, it will often continue.

26.

Standing Up to Bullying:

Which sentence from the selection best supports the author's claim that bullying can have detrimental effects?

a)

Bullying is everyone's problem because no one ever deserves this type of treatment.

b)

The first step when considering the best way in which to intervene is to assess the situation.

c)

Some people might argue that confronting the bully directly will escalate the situation.

d)

The victim will likely suffer from low self-esteem and might even become a bully themselves later in life...

27.

Standing Up to Bullying:

Which sentence best refutes concerns about being physically harmed when protecting someone who is being bullied?

a)

Standing by and doing nothing may not make you the bully, but it makes you just as guilty.

b)

People often don't step in to help because they are scared of physical harm.

c)

But standing up to a bully does not always involve a direct physical intervention.

d)

Some people might argue that confronting the bully directly will escalate the situation.

28.

The word refute means to-

a)

accept

b)

reject

c)

consider

d)

acknowledge

29.
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
30.
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
31.
"If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
32.
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
33.
"I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
34.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
35.
"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
36.
"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it’s that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
37.
"It’s a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it ‘self-evident.’ Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
38.
"More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
39.
"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We’ve made memories."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
40.
"You know me – I’ve taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
41.
"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
42.
"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
43.
"He has a track record of success with this company, culminating in some of our most acclaimed architecture to date and earning us Firm of the Year nine times in a row."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
44.
"Don’t be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated – you don’t want to be the laughing stock of your community!"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
45.
"He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government – if anyone’s qualified to determine the murder weapon, it’s him."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
46.
"Based on the dozens of archaeological expeditions I’ve made all over the world, I am confident that those potsherds are Mesopotamian in origin."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
47.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
48.
"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven’t seen a single deer."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
49.
ethos is an appeal based on 
a)
sympathy
b)
character
c)
logic
d)
emotion
50.
logos is an appeal based on
a)
power
b)
length
c)
reason
d)
emotion
51.
What type of appeal is this?
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
d)
gross
52.
Type of appeal:
a)
logos
b)
pathos
c)
ethos
d)
rational
53.
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
everyday
54.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
55.
What is rhetoric?
a)
A type of question
b)
effective informative speech or writing
c)
effective persuasive speech or writing
d)
an appeal to reason

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