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Practice Test on Features of a Persuasive Text

Quiz by Dave G. Falculan

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of persuasive texts?
    to persuade
    to argue
    to entertain
    to inform
    20s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a mode of persuasion according to Aristotle?
    Kairos
    Pathos
    Ethos
    Logos
    20s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is NOT a content feature of persuasive texts?
    Interesting opening
    An ending that requires response
    Emotive words
    Clear reasons
    20s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a language feature of persuasive texts?
    Modals
    Expressions that emphasize
    Informative title
    Rhetorical questions
    20s
  • Q5
    Read the text: "Playing a team sport is great for kids because they get to make lots of new friends. They also learn how to work together in a team and cooperate with each other. Kids who don’t play sports don’t have this chance for fun and friendship, which is really sad." What mode of persuasion is employed?
    Pathos
    Logos
    Kairos
    Ethos
    120s
  • Q6
    Read the text: "Growing bodies need lots of daily exercises and the best way to do this is to play sport. Scientists have shown that kids who play sport have fewer health problems than kids who sit at home and watch too much TV." What is the mode of persuasion used?
    Pathos
    Ethos
    Logos
    Kairos
    120s
  • Q7
    In the text: "Why would anyone not want to use public transport? Buses, trains, trams and ferries are quick, easy to use, and open to all. They are by far the best way to move around the city or the suburbs.", what language feature is used?
    Modal verb
    Rhetorical question
    Connecting words
    Exclamation point
    120s
  • Q8
    "Public transport is there for all of us. We should all make better use of it. If you need to go somewhere, why not catch a train, bus or ferry and save yourself time, stress and money!" In this example, which of the following is not used?
    A touch of humor
    Exclamation point
    Action words
    Modal verb
    120s

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