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1
What structure do authors follow when writing a persuasive text?
Title, Introduction, Three Arguments & Conclusion
Title, Introduction, Climax & Conclusion
Title, Three Arguments & Conclusion
Introduction, Climax & Resolution
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Which of the following would you find in a persuasive text?
A detailed description of a place
A summary of a book
A list of ingredients
A strong opinion supported by reasons and examples
3
What is an alliteration?
The same sound at the beginning of closely connected words
An exaggeration
A word or phrase that is applied to an object or action
Words that are close together with the same ending sound
4
What type of biscuit can help you remember the structure to follow when writing a body paragraph?
OREO
SCOTCH FINGER
BISCOFF BISCUIT
SHORT BREAD CREAM
5
Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?
"She danced gracefully across the stage."
"The book was informative and detailed."
"I have a million things to do today."
"The sun set quickly over the horizon."
6
Which sentence uses repetition effectively?
"The rain was heavy, and the wind was strong."
"The room was quiet, and everything was in its place."
"We must act now. We must take action. We must make a change."
"She quickly ran and then stopped to catch her breath."
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What is the difference between an opinion and a fact in a persuasive text?
A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a verifiable statement
An opinion is a description, while a fact is an argument
An opinion is a personal belief, while a fact is a verifiable statement
An opinion and a fact are the same thing
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True or False, the use of facts and statistics when writing a persuasive text is pointless...
False
True
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What is a simile?
To state a fact clearly
To provide statistical data
To list items or steps in a sequence
To describe something by comparing it directly to something else
10
True or False, the use of quotes from experts can strengthen a persuasive argument by adding credibility...
True
False
11
True or False, penguins can fly...
True
False
12
What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?
o describe something
To convince the reader to agree with the writer’s opinion
To inform the reader
To entertain the reader
13
Which sentence correctly uses ordinal verbs?
"The experiment was successful and very informative."
"First, we need to gather the materials"
"We will test the hypothesis and analyse the results."
"Gathering materials is an important step"
14
True or False, Mr Pritchard has three kids...
False
True
15
What is a modal adverb?
An adverb that changes the tense of a verb
An adverb that modifies verbs by describing how or when an action happens
An adverb that expresses certainty or possibility
An adverb that indicates the intensity of an action
16
What is the purpose of using ordinal verbs in writing?
To compare two different actions
To indicate an order, keep a text organised and to support the reader
To express a strong emotion
To describe actions with details
17
True or False, the Blue Whale is the largest animal to have ever lived?
False
True
18
Which of the following sentences is an example of alliteration?
"Silly Sally swiftly sewed seven small silk scarves."
"She sells seashells by the seashore."
"The sky is blue and clear."
"The cat sat on the mat."
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What is a rhetorical question?
A question requiring a factual answer from the reader
A question that the writer answers immediately
A question that the writer does not intend to answer
A question that doesn't require an answer
20
True or False, Miss Hawkins is an only child...
False
True
21
What is the effect of using vivid imagery in a persuasive text?
It simplifies the main idea of the text
It provides factual information only
It helps create a clear and engaging mental picture for the reader
It makes the text more difficult to understand
22
True or False, an octopus has three hearts...
False
True
23
Which phrase indicates that a text is trying to persuade the reader?
"This book explains..."
"I like to read books..."
"The weather is nice..."
"In my opinion..."
24
What does it mean if a persuasive text is “biased”?
It includes unrelated information
It is written in a neutral tone
It shows a strong preference for one side of an argument
It presents facts and evidence from multiple viewpoints
25
What is a hyperbole?
A question asked by the author to make the reader think
A collection of words starting with the same sound
A word that expresses possibility and necessity
An exaggerated statement or claim to emphasise a point or opinion
26
How can a writer make their persuasive text more effective?
By including irrelevant information
By using boring vocabulary
By presenting clear and logical reasons and using convincing examples
By writing in a very long paragraph
27
Why is it important for a persuasive text to provide evidence or examples?
To support the writer’s opinion and make it more convincing
To confuse the reader
To make the text sound interesting
To make the text longer
28
Which of the following sentences is an example of a persuasive statement?
Dogs and cats are different animals
Cats are cute pets
I strongly believe everyone must adopt a disadvantaged pet from the shelter
This book is about a dog
29
In a persuasive text, what is an "argument"?
A funny story
A list of facts about a topic
A disagreement between characters
A reason or set of reasons to support the writer’s point of view
30
True or False, when writing a persuasive text you should avoid using emotive language...
False
True
31
What should a writer include in the conclusion of a persuasive text?
A list of sources used
A detailed explanation of a different subject
A new topic
The authors opinion, a list of supporting reasons and a call to action
32
What is the purpose of using repetition in persuasive writing?
To list multiple different points
To create a rhythm or emphasise a particular point for greater impact
To confuse the reader with too much information
To provide varied examples
33
When writing a body paragraph, the 'O' in OREO stands for...
Opening Statement
Opening Sentence
Opinion
Oprah
34
True or False, Mr Raffin enjoys spicy food...
False
True
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Which of the following is an example of a modal adverb?
"Certainly"
"Quickly"
"Happily"
"Loudly"
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True or False, below is an example of a simile...
False
True
