Persuasive Writing Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• This is the worst crisis our generation has ever faced!

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?

• When I was younger, I experienced firsthand how difficult it is to get help when you need it.

• You have the power to make a difference.

Which sentence is an example of a rhetorical question?

• Education matters. Education changes lives. Education builds the future.

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• This cruel and unjust decision will ruin lives.

Which of these demonstrates repetition (say again)?

• We must act now. We must take responsibility. We must make a change.

• Imagine how your life would change if this happened to you.

• Some may say climate change isn’t real, but the facts prove otherwise.

• This is the worst crisis our generation has ever faced!

Which sentence uses emotive language?

• This cruel and unjust decision will ruin lives.

• We need cleaner air, safer streets, and better schools.

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• They claim it’s too expensive, but what’s the cost of doing nothing?

What is an example of undermining opposing views?

• Some may say climate change isn’t real, but the facts prove otherwise.

• You have the power to make a difference.

• We need cleaner air, safer streets, and better schools.

• Education matters. Education changes lives. Education builds the future.

Which of the following is an example of the power of three?

• This cruel and unjust decision will ruin lives.

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?

• When I was younger, I experienced firsthand how difficult it is to get help when you need it.

What is an example of direct address?

• This cruel and unjust decision will ruin lives.

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?

• When I was younger, I experienced firsthand how difficult it is to get help when you need it.

Which of the following is an example of exaggeration?

• This is the worst crisis our generation has ever faced!

• Some may say climate change isn’t real, but the facts prove otherwise.

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• Education matters. Education changes lives. Education builds the future.

What is an example of emotive language?

• It’s heartbreaking to see innocent animals suffer.

• We need cleaner air, safer streets, and better schools.

• This is the worst crisis our generation has ever faced!

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• I remember the day my grandmother told me about her struggles—her story still inspires me.

• This cruel and unjust decision will ruin lives.

• The new policy is unfair, impractical, and harmful.

• Do you really want to live in a world where greed wins over justice?