WorksheetsPersuasive Language
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
Using the same key words/phrases to make an argument more memorable.
Repetition
Anecdote
Facts
Counter Argument
Uses exaggeration or overstatement to make information more dramatic.
Rhetorical Question
Hyperbole
Expert Opinion
Anecdote
Words or phrases that help to make the reader have an emotional response.
Counter Argument
Ancedote
Emotive Language
Repetition
A question, where the reader knows the answer and is asked to side with the writer.
Statistics
Facts
Counter Argument
Rhetorical Question
Language that uses "we", "us", "together" or "you".
Inclusive Language
Opinion of Expert
Statistics
Emotive Language
Which of these should NOT help with persuasive writing?
Counter Argument
Neutral Stance
Facts
Opinion of Expert
“All teenagers are lazy” is an example of…
Fact
Repetition
Generalisation
Opinion of Expert
Sometimes authors use humour in their persuasive writing. Why is this effective?
It can bore the reader.
It can scare the reader.
It can make the topic more believable.
It can help engage the reader.
What is an anecdote?
A short, personal story.
An emotional appeal.
A quote from an expert.
An exaggeration.
What is a rebuttal?
When you talk about your bottom in a paper.
When you take a neutral stance.
When you refute arguments for the opposing side.
When you agree to an argument on the opposing side.
"Studies have shown that learning a musical instrument is good for our brains," uses...
Facts
Statistics
Generalisation
Inclusive Language
"So what are you waiting for? Choose a musical instrument and start some lessons today," uses
Direct Address
Rhetorical Question
Opinion of an Expert
Emotive Language
"Many people and concerned about cats roaming outside, especially at night," uses
Fact
Statistics
Generalisation
An Attack
"Yes, using goal line technology in soccer would help reduce inaccuracies, however," uses...
Statistics
Inclusive Language
Humour
Counter Argument
"As a cyclist I have had my fair share of near hits and misses relating to inattentive drivers" is...
An Anecdote
Counter Argument
Use of Statistics
Emotive Langauge
"Smoke from cigarettes is a deadly cancerous cloud storm waiting for an unexpected happen…", uses...
A Rhetorical Question
Emotive Language
Inclusive Langauge
Counter Argument
“Reducing the speed limit, by no-more than 5kms..." – SA Police Commissioner, Jason Burbank.
Emotive Language
Counter Argument
Opinion of an Expert
Fact
"We are all so smart, we all can change the world and we can all protect and love each other,"…
Repetition
Rhetorical Question
Statistics
Inclusive Langauge
"Town Hall? clown Hall if we consider the Mayor's latest comments," uses...
Play on Words
An Attack
Statistics
A Rhetorical Question
"People like you and me don't want to see this happen", uses...
Emotive Language
Counter Argument
Inclusive Language
Fact
"Do we want our children living in a world where they are threatened with violence?", uses...
Emotive Language
Inclusive Language
Statistics
Rhetorical Question
"It is common knowledge that humans need at least 8 hours of sleep a night", uses...
Emotive Langauge
Repetition
Fact
Counter Argument
