OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Writing: Persuasive and Informative Writing Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes informative writing?
Answer: Writing that presents facts and information to educate the reader
Informative writing aims to explain, describe, or educate the reader using factual and objective information.
Which structural feature is commonly used in both persuasive and informative writing?
Answer: An introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
Both persuasive and informative texts typically use a three-part structure: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
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?
Answer: Rhetorical question
A rhetorical question does not require an answer but prompts the reader to reflect and agree with the writer's implied view.
In informative writing, which of the following should be avoided?
Answer: Using biased or one-sided language to influence the reader
Informative writing should remain objective and neutral; biased language undermines the credibility of the information.
Which of the following is the best opening sentence for an informative report about recycling?
Answer: Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new, reusable products.
An informative report should open with a clear, factual definition or statement, free of opinion or emotional language.
What does the acronym PEEL stand for in persuasive paragraph writing?
Answer: Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
PEEL stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link — a structure for writing well-organised persuasive paragraphs.
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