Q.1
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
  • To change someone's mind on an issue
  • To present a balanced and unbiased view of an issue
  • To inform
  • To bring a scene to life by appealing to the senses
Q.2
Which of the following forms would NOT be suitable for persuasive writing?
  • A newspaper editorial
  • A speech
  • An online encyclopedia entry
  • A letter
Q.3
What is the difference between writing to argue and writing to persuade?
  • Writing to argue should be emotional; writing to persuade should be dispassionate
  • Writing to argue presents each side of an argument; writing to persuade can be more one-sided
  • Writing to argue allows you to be more biased; writing to persuade should be balanced
  • There are no differences; they are both the same
Q.4
When writing to persuade, you may express...
  • emotion
  • opinions
  • bias
  • All of the above
Q.5
What might happen if you do not consider the needs of your audience?
  • Your audience will be less likely to be engaged or be persuaded to change their minds
  • Your audience will rebel against you
  • Your audience will certainly change their minds
  • You will be sent to see the headteacher
Q.6
How does using an anecdote make your writing more effective and, therefore, persuasive?
  • It can provide the audience with impartial information
  • It can make you seem likable, trustworthy, and even similar to your audience
  • It balances out your argument by presenting the opposing case
  • It makes you seem authoritative
Q.7
What should be included in the introduction to a piece of persuasive writing?
  • A joke
  • A list of all your qualifications
  • A brief autobiography
  • A clear statement of the view with which you would like the audience to agree
Q.8
What does it mean to 'appeal to reason'?
  • To exclude emotive language from your writing
  • To support your points with evidence
  • To build your arguments logically while recognizing your audience as logical people
  • To appeal to a shared sense of morality
Q.9
Which of the following exam questions requires a piece of persuasive writing in answer?
  • A local business wants to start a puppy farm. Write a speech opposing their planning application
  • Write a magazine article to inform readers about a recent 'reading challenge' at your school
  • Write an article reviewing a new local restaurant
  • Describe the scene in a city center on a hot summer's day
Q.10
Given the answer to question nine, who would be your audience?
  • Only people who care about animals
  • Only teenagers
  • Only business people
  • A wide range of local residents, workers and business people
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