FORT BONIFACIO HIGH SCHOOL

JP Rizal Extension, Brgy. West Rembo 1215 City of Makati

WEEK 7 SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 8

School Year 2023-2024

NAME:_____________________________________________ SECTION:___________________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answers. Shade the corresponding letters of your
answers in your answer sheet.

TEST I. REMEMBERING

1. What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

A. to describe C. to inform
B. to entertain D. to persuade

2. Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

A. a news article C. an opinion editorial
B. a science article D. a dictionary definition

3. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in persuasive writing?

A. to introduce the topic C. to summarize the conclusion
B. to state the main argument D. to provide background information

4. In persuasive writing, what is ethos?

A. emotional appeal C. repetition for emphasis
B. logical reasoning D. credibility and trustworthiness

5. Which term refers to the person's beliefs, values, or experiences that may affect
their response to persuasive writing?
A. analysis C. audience
B. argument D. author

6. Which of the following is an example of a persuasive writing genre?

A. biography C. political speech
B. horror movie D. romance novel

TEST II. UNDERSTANDING

7. What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a persuasive essay?

A. to hook the reader C. to restate the thesis
B. to present evidence D. to conclude the essay

8. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to establish credibility in persuasive

writing?
A. providing statistics C. demonstrating expertise
B. citing reliable sources D. using personal anecdotes

9. What is the purpose of providing counterarguments in a persuasive essay?

A. to confuse the reader C. to weaken the author’s own argument
B. to strengthen the author’s position D. to demonstrate awareness of opposing
views

10. What is the significance of the call to action in persuasive writing?

A. It provides a counterargument. C. It presents a summary of the main
points.
B. It introduces the thesis statement. D. It invites the reader to take a specific
action.

11. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question in persuasive

writing?
A. "The data clearly shows..." C. "This statistic is shocking."
B. "In conclusion, I believe..." D. "Imagine a world without clean water."

12. What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation in writing?

A. There is no difference between them. C. Manipulation is always unethical,
while persuasion is ethical.
B. Persuasion uses logic, while D. Persuasion aims to inform, while
manipulation uses emotions. manipulation aims to deceive.

TEST III. APPLYING

13. Imagine you want to persuade your school to implement a recycling program.
Which of the following would be an appropriate action to take?
A. Memorize recycling statistics. C. Share a fictional story about a
recycling superhero.
B. Create a drawing illustrating recycling D. Write a letter to the principal
bins. explaining the benefits of recycling.

14. How can you effectively use emotional appeals in persuasive writing?
A. Provide logical evidence. C. Use strong adjectives and vivid
imagery.
B. Use complex vocabulary. D. Avoid addressing the reader's
emotions.

15.Which of the following is an example of a persuasive fallacy?

A. appealing to emotions C. providing expert testimony
B. using logical reasons D. presenting credible statistics

TEST IV. ANALYZING

16. In a persuasive essay, what should you do when analyzing opposing viewpoints?
A. Ignore them. C. Avoid mentioning them.
B. Mock them. D. Refute them respectfully.

17. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy often used in persuasive
writing?
A. using personal anecdotes C. attacking the character of the
opponent
B. providing data from a reputable D. offering a clear and reasonable
source argument

18.What criteria should be used to assess the quality of evidence in a persuasive

essay?
A. the length of the evidence C. the use of emotional language
B. the author's personal opinion D. the relevance and reliability of the
evidence

TEST V. EVALUATING

19. Which of the following is an example of a strong, well-structured persuasive

argument?
A. an argument that only uses pathos
B. an argument that dismisses all
opposing views
C. an argument that relies solely on the
author's authority
D. an argument that presents compelling
evidence and counterarguments

TEST VI. CREATING

20. In the process of creating a persuasive essay, what is the importance of revising
and editing?
A. to make the essay longer C. to improve clarity, coherence, and
persuasiveness
 B. to add more counterarguments D. to ensure the essay aligns with the
author's personal beliefs

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

ARLENE A. STA. MARIA, MA CHERRY ROSE POLERO CREENCIA, LPT

Teacher II Head Teacher VI