Starter quiz

  • Which of the following will we not include in a persuasive paragraph of our letter to Sherlock Holmes?
    • a reason why we think Holmes should investigate
    • evidence to support the reason
    • a summary of what has happened  ✓
    • persuasive techniques
  • Which of the following are persuasive techniques?
    • presumption  ✓
    • flattery  ✓
    • rhetorical question  ✓
    • semi-colon
  • Which sentences include a persuasive technique?
    • The local police have not been of any help.
    • Surely you would not want this situation to continue, would you?  ✓
    • If you do not help, the situation will continue to get worse.  ✓
    • It would be really nice if you could help.
  • After which word should the colon be placed in this sentence? 'The community is feeling very unsafe many people fear the Hound must be real.'
    • unsafe  ✓
    • people
    • fear
    • feeling
  • Which sentence has a colon for explanation in the correct position?
    • I desperately need your help if the Hound is real, I am in: serious danger.
    • I desperately need your help: if the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.  ✓
    • I desperately need your help if: the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.
    • I desperately need your: help if the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.
  • Which persuasive technique is used here? 'I look forward to hearing your solution to this problem very soon.'
    • veiled threat
    • flattery
    • presumption  ✓
    • rhetorical question
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