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English Quiz - Writing Persuasively (Questions)

Persuasive writing convinces readers. Use a clear claim, strong reasons, and vivid evidence to influence opinions in 11 Plus English.

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Fascinating Fact:

Use rhetorical questions, rule of three, and emotive language. Example: Who wouldn’t choose safer, cheaper, cleaner travel?

In 11 Plus English, persuasive writing presents a clear viewpoint and supports it with reasons and evidence. Use logical paragraphs, varied sentences, and precise vocabulary to guide the reader toward agreement.

Key Terms

Rhetorical question: A question asked to persuade or make a point, not to get an answer.
Rule of three: A list of three ideas or adjectives that sounds memorable and convincing.
Emotive language: Words that stir feelings, encouraging the reader to care and take action.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is persuasive writing for the 11 Plus?

Persuasive writing aims to change a reader’s view. It uses a clear claim, organised reasons, evidence, and a strong ending that restates the message.

How do I use rhetorical questions effectively?

Ask focused questions that the reader can answer “yes” to, place them before a key point, and avoid overusing them so each one stands out.

What is the rule of three in persuasive writing?

It’s listing three linked points or adjectives for impact, for example: “safe, efficient, affordable.” Three items sound complete and are easy to remember.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

"Bring on the real Thirst-Quencher!" (7-Up - soft drinks)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Drink 7-Up
[ ]	Go and find the most refreshing drink
[ ]	Drink water
[ ]	Drink Pepsi

2.

"Impossible is nothing." (Adidas - sportswear)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Try to do the impossible
[ ]	Try to improve themselves
[ ]	Try to build up self-confidence
[ ]	Wear Adidas sportswear

3.

"iThink, therefore iMac." (Apple - electronics company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Buy a Big Mac burger
[ ]	Wear your mac if you think it's going to rain
[ ]	Buy an iMac computer
[ ]	Agree with your friend Mac

4.

"Putting News First." (BBC - broadcasting company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Not to listen to the BBC because it is boring
[ ]	Listen to the BBC news because it's the best
[ ]	Not to listen to the BBC if you don't like listening to the news
[ ]	Listen to the BBC if you only like listening to the news

5.

"The ultimate driving machine." (BMW - car manufacturer)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Drive a BMW because they are the best cars
[ ]	Drive a BMW if you can't afford a Mercedes
[ ]	Not to drive a BMW because it's too complicated to drive
[ ]	Drive a BMW if you are scientifically minded

6.

"We'll take more care of you." (British Airways - passenger airline)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Not to fly British Airways if you don't care how you are looked after
[ ]	Fly British Airways if you want to be looked after better than with other airlines
[ ]	Fly British Airways because the other airlines won't look after you
[ ]	Fly British Airways if you are a fussy, unreasonable passenger

7.

"Don't you just love being in control?" (British Gas - energy supplier)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Use British Gas if you want to pay less for your gas
[ ]	Use British Gas if you are a control freak
[ ]	Use British Gas if you want to pay more for your gas
[ ]	Use British Gas if you want to control your arrangements with your energy supplier

8.

"Make someone happy with a phone call." (BT - telephone provider)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Phone people using BT
[ ]	Make someone happy with a phone call
[ ]	Phone complete strangers and cheer them up
[ ]	Not to phone people unless you want to make them happy

9.

"Camel - where a man belongs." (Camel - cigarettes company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Get camels and men to smoke
[ ]	Get men to live with camels
[ ]	Smoke Camel cigarettes if you're a real man
[ ]	Not to smoke Camel cigarettes if you are a woman

10.

"Probably the best lager in the world." (Carlsberg lager - alcoholic drink)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Keep looking for the best lager in the world
[ ]	Drink Carlsberg lager because it's unlikely that you'll find a better lager
[ ]	Not to drink bitter beer
[ ]	Not to drink alcoholic drinks

English Quiz - Writing Persuasively (Answers)

1.

"Bring on the real Thirst-Quencher!" (7-Up - soft drinks)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[x]	Drink 7-Up
[ ]	Go and find the most refreshing drink
[ ]	Drink water
[ ]	Drink Pepsi

They obviously believe that 7-Up is the best thirst quencher

2.

"Impossible is nothing." (Adidas - sportswear)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Try to do the impossible
[ ]	Try to improve themselves
[ ]	Try to build up self-confidence
[x]	Wear Adidas sportswear

You can break world records if you wear Adidas sportswear, can't you?

3.

"iThink, therefore iMac." (Apple - electronics company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Buy a Big Mac burger
[ ]	Wear your mac if you think it's going to rain
[x]	Buy an iMac computer
[ ]	Agree with your friend Mac

What about PCs?

4.

"Putting News First." (BBC - broadcasting company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Not to listen to the BBC because it is boring
[x]	Listen to the BBC news because it's the best
[ ]	Not to listen to the BBC if you don't like listening to the news
[ ]	Listen to the BBC if you only like listening to the news

Do you like listening to the news?

5.

"The ultimate driving machine." (BMW - car manufacturer)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[x]	Drive a BMW because they are the best cars
[ ]	Drive a BMW if you can't afford a Mercedes
[ ]	Not to drive a BMW because it's too complicated to drive
[ ]	Drive a BMW if you are scientifically minded

BMW used to make aircraft!

6.

"We'll take more care of you." (British Airways - passenger airline)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Not to fly British Airways if you don't care how you are looked after
[x]	Fly British Airways if you want to be looked after better than with other airlines
[ ]	Fly British Airways because the other airlines won't look after you
[ ]	Fly British Airways if you are a fussy, unreasonable passenger

Have you ever flown with BA? What was it like?

7.

"Don't you just love being in control?" (British Gas - energy supplier)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Use British Gas if you want to pay less for your gas
[ ]	Use British Gas if you are a control freak
[ ]	Use British Gas if you want to pay more for your gas
[x]	Use British Gas if you want to control your arrangements with your energy supplier

Don't you just love those price increases!

8.

"Make someone happy with a phone call." (BT - telephone provider)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[x]	Phone people using BT
[ ]	Make someone happy with a phone call
[ ]	Phone complete strangers and cheer them up
[ ]	Not to phone people unless you want to make them happy

You won't be happy when you get your phone bill

9.

"Camel - where a man belongs." (Camel - cigarettes company)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Get camels and men to smoke
[ ]	Get men to live with camels
[x]	Smoke Camel cigarettes if you're a real man
[ ]	Not to smoke Camel cigarettes if you are a woman

Do women smoke Camel cigarettes?

10.

"Probably the best lager in the world." (Carlsberg lager - alcoholic drink)
What is this slogan trying to persuade people to do?

[ ]	Keep looking for the best lager in the world
[x]	Drink Carlsberg lager because it's unlikely that you'll find a better lager
[ ]	Not to drink bitter beer
[ ]	Not to drink alcoholic drinks

Wouldn't you rather have a glass of lemonade?