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Language Analysis - Issues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Features of an issue include (check all that apply)...

a)

It causes debate or discussion

b)

The can be only a single response

c)

There is the ability to argue for an against what is being presented

d)

It is the writer's overall argument

2.

A CONTENTION is...

a)

Not required when responding to an issue

b)

Is a persuasive technique used to support an argument

c)

Always set a clear Tone for the response

d)

Is the writer's overall argument in response to an issue.

3.

Select all of the responses that are correct when looking at ARGUMENTS.. (select all that apply)

a)

They are directly linked to the contention

b)

Persuasive techniques and evidence are used to support them

c)

They are used to persuade the reader why the write's point is correct.

d)

The are not commonly used in persuasive texts.

4.

"Sports players are not paid too much for what they do." - this statement can be considered a contention.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

AUDIENCE refers to.

a)

Who wrote the article

b)

Who published the article

c)

Who sponsored the article

d)

Who the article is intended for

6.

Examples of FORM include (select all that apply)

a)

A letter to the editor

b)

Opinion article

c)

Social Media posts

d)

Talk radio commentary

7.

Select all true statements relating to TONE.

a)

Sets the mood/feeling

b)

Isn't reflected of the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience

c)

Generates a desired emotional response

d)

Is shown through word choice and persuasive techniques

8.

This ad campaign using which persuasive technique(s)? Click on the image to see the fine print.

a)

Inclusive language

b)

Emotive language

c)

The use of statistics

d)

Appeasing the reader

9.

Appeal to fear is...

a)

never used in a logical argument

b)

is not allowed in newspaper articles

c)

a persuasive technique

d)

is rarely used in persuasive writing

10.

The purpose of persuasive texts/language it to (select all that apply)

a)

Convince someone that your opinion is valid

b)

sell something

c)

change people's mind

d)

let people think for themselves