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Persuasive Language

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using the same key words/phrases to make an argument more memorable.

a)

Repetition

b)

Anecdote

c)

Facts

d)

Counter Argument

2.

Uses exaggeration or overstatement to make information more dramatic.

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Expert Opinion

d)

Anecdote

3.

Words or phrases that help to make the reader have an emotional response.

a)

Counter Argument

b)

Ancedote

c)

Emotive Language

d)

Repetition

4.

A question, where the reader knows the answer and is asked to side with the writer.

a)

Statistics

b)

Facts

c)

Counter Argument

d)

Rhetorical Question

5.

Language that uses "we", "us", "together" or "you".

a)

Inclusive Language

b)

Opinion of Expert

c)

Statistics

d)

Emotive Language

6.

Which of these should NOT help with persuasive writing?

a)

Counter Argument

b)

Neutral Stance

c)

Facts

d)

Opinion of Expert

7.

“All teenagers are lazy” is an example of…

a)

Fact

b)

Repetition

c)

Generalisation

d)

Opinion of Expert

8.

Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?

a)

It can bore the reader.

b)

It can scare the reader.

c)

It can make the topic more believable.

d)

It can help engage the reader.

9.

What is an anecdote?

a)

A short, personal story.

b)

An emotional appeal.

c)

A quote from an expert.

d)

An exaggeration.

10.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

When you talk about your bottom in a paper.

b)

When you take a neutral stance.

c)

When you refute arguments for the opposing side.

d)

When you agree to an argument on the opposing side.

11.

"Studies have shown that learning a musical instrument is good for our brains," uses...

a)

Facts

b)

Statistics

c)

Generalisation

d)

Inclusive Language

12.

"So what are you waiting for? Choose a musical instrument and start some lessons today," uses

a)

Direct Address

b)

Rhetorical Question

c)

Opinion of an Expert

d)

Emotive Language

13.

"Many people and concerned about cats roaming outside, especially at night," uses

a)

Fact

b)

Statistics

c)

Generalisation

d)

An Attack

14.

"Yes, using goal line technology in soccer would help reduce inaccuracies, however," uses...

a)

Statistics

b)

Inclusive Language

c)

Humour

d)

Counter Argument

15.

"As a cyclist I have had my fair share of near hits and misses relating to inattentive drivers" is...

a)

An Anecdote

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Use of Statistics

d)

Emotive Langauge

16.

"Smoke from cigarettes is a deadly cancerous cloud storm waiting for an unexpected happen…", uses...

a)

A Rhetorical Question

b)

Emotive Language

c)

Inclusive Langauge

d)

Counter Argument

17.

“Reducing the speed limit, by no-more than 5kms..." – SA Police Commissioner, Jason Burbank.

a)

Emotive Language

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Opinion of an Expert

d)

Fact

18.

"We are all so smart, we all can change the world and we can all protect and love each other,"…

a)

Repetition

b)

Rhetorical Question

c)

Statistics

d)

Inclusive Langauge

19.

"Town Hall? clown Hall if we consider the Mayor's latest comments," uses...

a)

Play on Words

b)

An Attack

c)

Statistics

d)

A Rhetorical Question

20.

"People like you and me don't want to see this happen", uses...

a)

Emotive Language

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Inclusive Language

d)

Fact

21.

"Do we want our children living in a world where they are threatened with violence?", uses...

a)

Emotive Language

b)

Inclusive Language

c)

Statistics

d)

Rhetorical Question

22.

"It is common knowledge that humans need at least 8 hours of sleep a night", uses...

a)

Emotive Langauge

b)

Repetition

c)

Fact

d)

Counter Argument