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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a rhetorical question?A statement of factA question that is part of a quotationA question requiring a response from the audienceA question designed to make the audience think
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAn example of 'hyperbole' is:Global warming is an international issueIt felt like a million degrees in the sunThe sun looked like a giant basketballAll of us need to take responsibility for the environment
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHyperbole is best described as:Scientific languageA factAn exaggerationExpert opinion
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of evidence:StatisticsResults from researchExpert opinionPersonal opinion
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn 'anecdote' is:A short, personal storyA paragraph that contains factsThe same as an introductionA story that is used to symbolise something else
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of a piece of persuasive writing is:To entertain the readerTo convince the readerTo inform the readerTo describe a series of events
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe 'contention' is:An assertion made by the writerThe same as the conclusionThe introductory paragraphThe main evidence that is used
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT likely to be a contention for a piece of persuasive writing:That we should do more for the environmentThat Australia should become a republicThat fast food advertising should be bannedThat many people spend time on social media
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing:An editorialA letter to the editorA newspaper articleAn advertisement in a magazine
- 10. Multiple Choice"Let's make sure this never, never, never happens again." What technique is used?Rhetorical questionRepetitionEvidenceAnecdote
- 11. Multiple Choice"Time passed by rapidly." What type of word is 'rapidly' in this sentence?A verbAn adverbAn adjectiveA pronoun
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a metaphor:The telephone sounded like a sirenThe telephone is an unscheduled alarm clockThe sound filled his ears like waterAll of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a 'cliche' is:He got there in the nick of timeHe was as fast as a cheetahSome tasks need to be done slowlyHe got there on time
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of inclusive language:We all have a role to playI will take a stand when you doNow is the time for actionYou cannot ignore the facts
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of inclusive language:To gain sympathyTo sound friendly and approachableTo engage the readerTo sound objective
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of repetition:To help stick in the mind of the readerTo add weight to the argumentTo reinforce an ideaTo give emphasis to an idea
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA cliche is:A personal storyA question that has the answer embedded in itA worn, overused statementDeliberate exaggeration
- 18. Multiple Choice'Alliteration' is:The repetition of a sound at the end of a wordThe repetition of sound at the start of a wordThe repetition of sound in the middle of a wordThe repetition of sound at the end of a sentence
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of a fact:Too many people break the lawLaws change over timeAustralia has punishments for law breakersLaws are often made to protect people
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a persuasive text:A television advertismentA political speechA political cartoonA photograph of a political figure
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