OLNA OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Writing: Persuasive and Informative Writing Techniques 1

Question 1

Which of the following is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

To convince the reader to adopt a viewpoint or take action

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To describe a sequence of events in order

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To list facts without any opinion

Question 2

Which sentence is an example of an effective topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Schools should provide free breakfast to all students because it improves concentration.

Answer

There are many things to consider.

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Students eat breakfast sometimes.

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Breakfast is a meal eaten in the morning.

Question 3

In persuasive writing, what is the function of a 'call to action'?

Accepted Answer

To urge the reader to do something specific

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To summarise the main points of the argument

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To introduce evidence for the first time

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To restate the opposing view

Question 4

Which technique involves using facts and statistics to make a persuasive argument more convincing?

Accepted Answer

Evidence and data

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Anecdote

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Rhetorical question

Answer

Repetition

Question 5

What is an 'anecdote' in the context of persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

A short personal story used to illustrate a point

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A graph showing statistical data

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A dictionary definition of a key term

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A list of counterarguments

Question 6

In persuasive writing, why is it important to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

To show balance and strengthen your credibility

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To weaken your own argument

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To confuse the reader

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To avoid making a clear argument