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Persuasive writing

Quiz by Pooja Gaba

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  • Q1
    What is persuasive writing?
    Writing that aims to convince or persuade the reader
    Writing that explains a process
    Writing that tells a story
    Writing that describes a person
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
    To convince or persuade the reader
    To inform the reader
    To describe a scene
    To entertain the reader
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the main goal of persuasive writing?
    To inform the reader about a topic
    To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint
    To entertain the reader with a compelling story
    To describe an event or scene in vivid detail
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a persuasive technique commonly used in persuasive writing?
    Emotional appeal
    Logical reasoning
    Descriptive language
    Historical facts
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing?
    To offer a personal opinion
    To introduce a new topic
    To provide background information
    To support the writer's claims or arguments
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a counterargument in persuasive writing?
    A summary of supporting evidence
    A personal opinion
    An opposing viewpoint or argument
    A conclusion
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the structure of a persuasive essay?
    Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
    Description, narration, and reflection
    Problem, solution, and conclusion
    Plot, setting, and characters
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of a persuasive writing technique?
    Repetition of key words
    Description of a scene
    Appeal to authority
    Factual statement
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in persuasive writing?
    To provide factual information
    To describe a scene in vivid detail
    To engage the reader and make them think
    To entertain the reader
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of a call to action in persuasive writing?
    To provide background information
    To entertain the reader with a story
    To motivate the reader to take a specific action
    To summarize the main points
    30s

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