Persuasive Writing Techniques MCQs

1. : What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?
(A) To entertain the reader
(B) To explain a process
(C) To convince the reader of a particular point of view
(D) To narrate a story

2. : Which of the following is a common persuasive technique?
(A) Listing random facts
(B) Using passive voice
(C) Appealing to emotions (pathos)
(D) Avoiding personal opinions

3. : What is “ethos” in persuasive writing?
(A) An emotional appeal
(B) A personal story
(C) An appeal to credibility or ethics
(D) A logical argument

4. : What does “logos” refer to in persuasive writing?
(A) Use of humor
(B) An appeal to logic and reason
(C) Emotional storytelling
(D) A type of slogan

5. : Which sentence uses a rhetorical question for persuasion?
(A) I believe we need more recycling bins.
(B) Who doesn’t want a cleaner, healthier planet?
(C) Our community park is beautiful.
(D) There are many trees in the park.

6. : What is the effect of repetition in persuasive writing?
(A) It confuses the reader
(B) It weakens the argument
(C) It reinforces the writer’s message
(D) It adds humor

7. : Which technique involves sharing a short personal story to support an argument?
(A) Statistics
(B) Anecdote
(C) Analogy
(D) Alliteration

8. : What is the purpose of using facts and statistics in persuasive writing?
(A) To appeal to the reader’s emotions
(B) To build credibility and support arguments logically
(C) To distract the audience
(D) To add length to the essay

9. : Which of the following best defines “bandwagon appeal”?
(A) Suggesting that everyone is doing it, so you should too
(B) Arguing from personal experience
(C) Presenting only facts
(D) Using formal language

10. : Which technique is being used in the sentence: “If we don’t act now, future generations will suffer”?
(A) Humor
(B) Logical appeal
(C) Emotional appeal (pathos)
(D) Ethical appeal (ethos)