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Persuasive Writing Techniques Miss Endean

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She sells sea shells by the sea shore


Is an example of ?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Metaphor

c)

Triples

d)

Opinion

2.

The Earthquake has had devastating effects on the dimpled land structure and saddens the fearful people of New Zealand.


This is an example of ?

a)

Opinions

b)

Rhetorical Question

c)

Emotive Language

d)

Modality

3.

I think the man feels sad because he has a frown on his face and doesn't seem happy.


This is an example of?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Emotive Language

c)

Fact

d)

Opinion

4.

Fruit and Vegetables are essential for adequate nutrition.


This is an example of?

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Emotive Language

5.

Studies show that 68% of interviewed students prefer Mathematics over English.


This is an example of ?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Opinion

c)

Statistic\Fact

d)

Modality

6.

How would you feel being stranded in an enclosure all day never to be released back into the wild?


This is an example of?

a)

Emotive Language

b)

Fact

c)

Triples

d)

Rhetorical Question

7.

If I don't eat right now I am going to waste away into thin air !


This is an example of ?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Opinion

c)

Fact

d)

Exaggeration

8.

The ice bergs in Antartica are the coldest in the world. Due to the green house gases they are melting, melting, melting away to water!


This is an example of ?

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Exageration

d)

Emotive Language

9.

The hot, drizzling, tasty chocolate was oozing out of the cupcake when the baker bit into it.


This is an example of?

a)

Triples

b)

Rhetorical Question

c)

Fact

d)

Alliteration

10.

True\False this is an example of Exaggeration?

I am so thirsty I could drink a whole pool and still not be satisfied.

(a)  

11.

True\False this is an example of a fact?

Australia has a President

(a)  

12.

True\False this is an example of an imperative ?

You must clean up this mess instantly !

(a)  

13.

True\False this is an example of an imperative ?

Would you like to go to the shop with me?

(a)  

14.

The following could be an example of more than 1 option. Choose which apply to the sentence.


The juicy, delicious, hot pizza should be sold in canteens as it will make the students jump with excitement to the rooftop.

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Fact

c)

Exaggeration

d)

Triples

15.

The following could be an example of more than 1 option. Choose which apply to the sentence.


COVID 19 was a pandemic that spread internationally across all countries. It was a frightening, sickening and highly contagious disease. People were encouraged to social distance and stay home if they felt unwell. How would you feel if you're loved one caught COVID 19 due to someone disobeying the rules?

a)

Triples

b)

Fact

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Exaggeration

16.

The following could be an example of more than 1 option. Choose which apply to the sentence.


You must exercise for 30 minutes each day! Failure to do so could have devastating effects of your poor, helpless heart. Obesity is on the rise due to people not exercising daily and eating poorly. So stop sitting around, get off your lazy bottom and get outside for 30 minutes a day!

a)

Fact

b)

Imperative

c)

Emotive Language

d)

Pronouns

17.

The following could be an example of more than 1 option. Choose which apply to the sentence.


Doughnuts are commonly referred to a type of delicious, tasty and sweet treat. Krispy Kreme is popular franchise that sells various flavours of doughnuts. They are an American company who were founded in 1937.

a)

Facts

b)

Triples

c)

Exaggeration

d)

Opinion

18.

The following could be an example of more than 1 option. Choose which apply to the sentence.


Students attended High School from Year 7 to Year 12 in Australian schools. You must follow an timetable given to you to help you know when and where to attend classes.

a)

Facts

b)

Imperative

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Emotive Language

19.

Do you want to have to pay for you education?


Is an example of?

a)

Opinion

b)

Exaggeration

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Imperative

20.

The kind and caring children helped walk the fragile elderly lady across the road.

a)

Emotive Language

b)

Repetition

c)

Opinion