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

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of 'emotive language' in persuasive writing?

Answer: Innocent animals suffer needlessly every day because of human carelessness.

Emotive language uses words that provoke feelings (e.g., 'innocent,' 'suffer,' 'needlessly') to engage the reader emotionally.

In the OLNA Writing task, a student is asked to write a persuasive letter. Which feature is MOST important to include?

Answer: A clear argument supported by reasons and evidence

A persuasive letter must present a clear position and support it with logical reasoning and relevant evidence.

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in persuasive writing?

Answer: To restate the main argument and leave a lasting impression

A conclusion reinforces the writer's position by restating the main argument and often ending with a strong, memorable statement.

Which of the following is an example of using 'inclusive language' in persuasive writing?

Answer: We all have a responsibility to protect our environment.

Words like 'we' and 'our' create a sense of shared responsibility and draw the reader into the argument.

A student writes an informative text about climate change. Which of the following improvements would make it more effective?

Answer: Adding subheadings to organise different aspects of the topic

Subheadings improve the organisation of an informative text by breaking content into clearly labelled sections.

In the OLNA Writing assessment, which of the following will most improve the overall quality of your response?

Answer: Planning your response before writing to ensure it is organised and on topic

Planning ensures your response is structured, relevant, and coherent, which are key marking criteria in the OLNA Writing task.