Persuasive Writing/Rhetorical Analysis
Authored by Caroline White
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main goal of persuasive writing is to…
entertain the reader
convince the reader to do or believe something
to describe a character or setting
explain how something works
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of pathos (emotional appeal)?
Helmets come in different size and color.
Wearing a helmet reduces head injuries by 70%.
The CDC recommends wearing a helmet.
Imagine your best friend gets hurt because they didn't wear a helmet.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When an author uses facts, statistics, or research to make a point, they are using…
ethos
exaggeration
pathos
logos
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in an argument?
A story the author tells
The writers main opinion or position
Evidence supporting another persons idea
The opposite viewpoint
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the intended audience of a text?
The editor of the text
The people mentioned in the story
The group of people the author hopes to influence
The author's friends and family
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a writer anticipates and responds to the other side’s argument, this is called:
A call to action
Emotional appeal
Counterclaim
Conclusion
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The tone of a persuasive text refers to:
The author's attitude towards the topic
The rhythm of the sentences
The number of rhetorical devices used
The length of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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