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