OLNA OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Writing: Persuasive and Informative Writing Techniques 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes informative writing?

Accepted Answer

Writing that presents facts and information to educate the reader

Answer

Informative writing aims to explain, describe, or educate the reader using factual and objective information.

Question 2

Which structural feature is commonly used in both persuasive and informative writing?

Accepted Answer

An introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

Answer

Both persuasive and informative texts typically use a three-part structure: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Question 3

A student writes: 'Should we really continue to ignore the growing problem of plastic in our oceans?' This is an example of which persuasive technique?

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical question

Answer

A rhetorical question does not require an answer but prompts the reader to reflect and agree with the writer's implied view.

Question 4

In informative writing, which of the following should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Using biased or one-sided language to influence the reader

Answer

Informative writing should remain objective and neutral; biased language undermines the credibility of the information.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best opening sentence for an informative report about recycling?

Accepted Answer

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new, reusable products.

Answer

An informative report should open with a clear, factual definition or statement, free of opinion or emotional language.

OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Practice Test

OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Practice Test

OLNA OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Writing: Persuasive and Informative Writing Techniques 2