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Persuasive Text

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a persuasive text?

a)

A text that is composed to inform the reader

b)

A text that tells about personal experience of the author

c)

A fictional text about unrealistic things

d)

A text that is composed to persuade the reader

2.

What is the purpose of persuasive text?

a)

To inform the reader

b)

To persuade the reader to do or believe on something

c)

To order the reader to do something

d)

To entertain the reader

3.
The first paragraph in persuasive writing is called
a)
an introduction
b)
the body
c)
reasons
d)
opinions
4.
The first sentence in the conclusion should be 
a)
The summary of your main points.
b)
A call to action
c)
a restatement of your opinion
d)
 a new reason
5.
A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
a)
teach you how to make or do something
b)
influence you to do or believe something
c)
inform you about historic or current events
d)
tell a story
6.
What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?
a)
Grapes and popcorn
b)
Your opinion
c)
Reasons and evidence
d)
Details
7.

What is a variety of strategies used to persuade the audience?

a)

Emotional Appeal

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Persuasive Techniques

d)

Faulty Reasoning

8.

What persuasive technique is this?

Everybody likes football.

a)

Loaded language

b)

scare tactic

c)

opinion

d)

testimonial

9.
The purpose of a persuasive essay is to...
a)
entertain your reader
b)
convince the reader you're view is correct.
c)
give directions
d)
explain how to perform an action.
10.
A reason needs to be supported by 
a)
reasons
b)
opinion
c)
hook
d)
evidence and facts
11.
A fact is:
a)
an opinion
b)
something that can be proven true
c)
use of numbers as evidence
d)
a statement
12.

Television commercials are a form of persuasive writing.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

HP Elite Slice : The soul of a powerful PC

The HP Elite Slice is a modular small-form-factor business PC that can be used in conference rooms or at one’s workplace. It offers all sorts of business-friendly features, with a modular design that lets you mix and match to get your ideal system. It offers enterprise-level security software, including HP BIOSphere, HP Sure Start to detect and manage threats. The top product ad showcases the design of this compact yet powerful desktop PC.

The text above is suitable for...

a)

Advertisement and persuading customer to buy

b)

Advertisement and product description

c)

Narrative and advertisement of the product

d)

Narrative and description of the product

14.

Adidas Ultra Boost: Built with ultra-cushioned boost, the revolutionary midsole returns energy from your foot strike to propel you forward. A cage-free Adidas Prime knit upper adapts to your foot through the gait cycle and delivers a clean, minimalist feel.


The text above is appropriate for...

a)

Informative text

b)

Describing or explaining a product

c)

Advertisement of a product

d)

Biography of the product

15.

Oculus Rift by Oculus VR. Step into The Rift!

The Rift has a stereoscopic OLED display, 1080p resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate and 110° field of view. Rift’s advanced display technology combined with its precise, low-latency constellation tracking system enables the sensation of presence.

The text above is suitable for...

a)

Information and description of product

b)

Advertisement and persuasion to buy the product

c)

Advertisement and description of the product

d)

Narrative and information of the product

16.

What are the media that often appear in advertisement of product or service?

Check the box. You may check more than one.

a)

TV, Online Radio, Youtube

b)

Social Media (Instagram, Twitter)

c)

Newspaper, magazine

d)

Brochure, pamphlet

17.

“Basecamp helps you engage people with different roles, responsibilities and goals toward a common goal: to finalize a project together.”

The Basecamp is a real – time communication tool to help teams communicate on a daily basis, helping in project management.


The text above can be concluded as....

a)

Informative text

b)

Narrative text

c)

Biography text

d)

Persuasive text

18.

“Even if your computer collapses or your phone” decides “to go swimming, your things will always be safe in Dropbox and can be restored in the blink of an eye. Dropbox is like a time machine that lets you undo errors and even recover files that you accidentally put in the bin. “

The text above can be concluded as..

a)

Informative text

b)

Narrative text

c)

Biography text

d)

Persuasive text

19.
Which reason best supports that schools should encourage more students to walk.
a)
None of the reasons are valid.
b)
Students can sleep in longer.
c)
It reduces pollution and increases physical activity.
d)
You don't need buses.
20.

Which statement bests supports compulsory mask use at school?

a)

Students can make a fashion statement.

b)

To stop spreading bad breath.

c)

To keep yourself and others safe from airborne viruses.

d)

You don't have to wear makeup to try to look good.