Persuasive Writing Techniques Quiz
Authored by Katie Trapp
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using emotive language in persuasive writing?
To confuse the reader
To make the text longer
To provide statistical evidence
To evoke strong emotions and influence opinions
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word in the sentence 'A courageous woman escaped shark-infested waters' is emotive?
Waters
Escaped
Woman
Courageous
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does removing emotive language from a sentence have?
Reduces emotional impact
Makes it more persuasive
Enhances descriptiveness
Increases clarity
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of high modality?
May
Might
Will
Could
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does low modality suggest in persuasive writing?
Passivity
Certainty
Aggression
Uncertainty
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does involving the reader help in persuasive writing?
By focusing on facts only
By avoiding direct questions
By making the issue more personal
By using complex vocabulary
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which personal pronoun directly involves the reader?
They
It
You
Our
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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