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Persuasive writing
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Checking your understanding of persuasive writing techniques
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Emotive language evokes an __________ reaction from the reader
Expected
Emotional
Elusive
Exaggerated
2
What is a
personal anecdote
?
A short personal story that is relevant to your argument
A series of short, fictional stories that help your argument
A short story about someone that helps your argument
An autobiography
3
What is
exaggeration
?
Representing something as better or worse than it really is
Representing something as ridiculous
Representing something as very helpful
Representing a word with a similar word
4
"There are definitely, definitely no excuses for lateness".
This is an example of:
Exaggeration
Repetition
Generalisation
Dynamic verb
5
Which of these is not a purpose of a text?
Calculate
Inform
Persuade
Advise
6
'The Liberal Democrats continue to be untrustworthy, unrealistic and unreliable.'
This is:
Emotive language
Irony
Rule of 3
Exaggeration
7
A
rhetorical
question is a question that:
Does not require an answer
Requires an answer
Does not require a question mark
Is not technically a question
8
"You are one of our most valuable customers".
This is an example of
Counter-arguments
Flattery
Affection
Emotive language
9
"I am clearly the best teacher in the school"
, is an example of:
Emotive language
A fact
An opinion
Rule of 3
10
With which audience might you use slang?
Elderly
Adults
Teens
Young children
11
"It is obvious that Little Mix are the best girl group."
This is an example of:
Being helpful
Overexaggeration
Fact
Opinion
12
Which of these forms is persuasive?
A letter to the editor
A 'Don't drink and drive' billboard
A dictionary
A valentines day card
13
"27% of students disagree with compulsory uniform." This is an example of:
Quoting authorities
Counter arguments
Flattery
Statistics
14
Which of these forms is persuasive?
Advert for Coca-Cola
A 'how to quit smoking' pamphlet
Party invitation
A trip letter home
15
When writing to someone important, what is the best way to begin your letter?
Yours sincerely
To whom it may concern
Hiya
Dear Sir/Madam
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What is a
generalisation
?
A factual, intelligent response
A happy coincidence
Sweeping statements
An untrue sentence
