FORT BONIFACIO HIGH SCHOOL

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

WEEK 8 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.

REMEMBERING

1. What is the primary purpose of understanding positive and negative persuasive

arguments?
A. To memorize arguments without analysis
B. To ignore persuasive arguments
C. To understand the strengths and weaknesses of arguments
D. To avoid engaging with persuasive messages

2. In the context of understanding persuasive arguments, what does "remembering"

refer to?
A. Reciting arguments verbatim
B. Grasping the central ideas and reasoning in arguments
C. Ignoring persuasive messages entirely
D. Creating your own persuasive arguments

3. Which of the following is a common feature of positive persuasive arguments?

A. Use of logical reasoning and evidence
B. Relying solely on emotional appeals
C. Avoidance of any supporting evidence
D. Lengthy and complex language

4. What is the definition of negative persuasive arguments?

A. Arguments that confuse the audience
B. Arguments that criticize opposing viewpoints
C. Arguments that entertain the audience
D. Arguments that promote a particular viewpoint

5. What are the key features of positive persuasive arguments?

A. Identification of weaknesses, logical reasoning, emotional appeal, personal
anecdotes
B. Identification of weaknesses, counterarguments, logical reasoning, credible
evidence
C. Logical reasoning, personal anecdotes, credible evidence, emotional appeal
D. Counterarguments, emotional appeal, personal anecdotes, credible evidence
6. What are the key features of negative persuasive arguments?
A. Counterarguments, emotional appeal, personal anecdotes, credible evidence
B. Logical reasoning, personal anecdotes, credible evidence, emotional appeal
C. Identification of weaknesses, logical reasoning, emotional appeal, personal
anecdotes
D. Identification of weaknesses, counterarguments, logical reasoning, credible
evidence

UNDERSTANDING

7. Why is it important to understand the structure and reasoning behind persuasive

arguments?
A. To mindlessly accept all persuasive messages
B. To respond emotionally to persuasive appeals
C. To critically assess and engage with persuasive messages
D. To dismiss persuasive messages without consideration

8. What is meant by "understanding" when analyzing persuasive arguments?

A. Believing in and supporting all persuasive messages
B. Grasping the core ideas, evidence, and logical appeals within arguments
C. Ignoring the persuasive techniques used by others
D. Rejecting all persuasive arguments outright

9. In the context of persuasive arguments, what should you focus on understanding?

A. Only your own arguments
B. The use of persuasive language
C. The length of persuasive messages
D. The structure, evidence, and reasoning in persuasive messages

10.Which of the following is an example of a positive persuasive argument?

A. A comedy sketch.
B. A news article reporting on a natural disaster.
C. Scientific research paper
D. An advertisement promoting a new product.

11.What is the primary purpose of positive persuasive arguments?

A. To criticize opposing viewpoints
B. To present favorable information
C. To entertain the audience
D. To confuse the audience

APPLYING

12. How can you apply the skill of understanding persuasive arguments in real-life
situations?
A. By responding emotionally without analysis
 B. By blindly accepting all persuasive messages
C. By avoiding engagement with persuasive appeals
D. By critically evaluating and responding thoughtfully to persuasive messages

13. In a debate or discussion, how might you apply the skill of understanding
persuasive arguments to strengthen your position?
A. By speaking loudly and forcefully
B. By appealing to emotions exclusively
C. By ignoring the persuasive appeals made by others
D. By acknowledging and addressing opposing arguments and presenting
counterarguments

ANALYZING

14.Which of the following is an example of a negative persuasive argument?

A. A political speech supporting a candidate.
B. A documentary about climate change
C. A comedy show
D. A motivational speech inspiring student

15.What is the purpose of negative persuasive arguments?

A. To challenge or refute a prevailing viewpoint
B. To identify weaknesses in the opposing viewpoint
C. To advocate for a particular viewpoint
D. To present evidence and reasoning that opposes an existing belief.

16.What is the purpose of negative persuasive arguments?

E. To challenge or refute a prevailing viewpoint.
F. To identify weaknesses in the opposing viewpoint
G. To advocate for a particular viewpoint
H. To present evidence and reasoning that opposes an existing belief.

17.Why is it important to understand positive and negative persuasive arguments?

A. To present evidence and reasoning that opposes an existing belief.
B. To develop critical thinking and effective communication skills
C. To challenge or refute a prevailing viewpoint.
D. To identify weaknesses in the opposing viewpoint

EVALUATING

18. How might you creatively apply your understanding of persuasive arguments to
craft your own persuasive message?
A. By avoiding any use of persuasive language
B. By using complex language and jargon to impress others
C. By mimicking the persuasive techniques of others without analysis
 D. By synthesizing your own viewpoint with insights from persuasive arguments
and presenting well-structured appeals

19. Which of the following is a key feature of negative persuasive arguments?

A. Logical reasoning
B. Clear thesis statement
C. Emotional appeals
D. Supporting evidence

CREATING

20. When creating a persuasive message, why is it important to consider the

persuasive techniques used by others in your preparation?
A. To dismiss all opposing arguments
B. To craft a message that relies exclusively on emotional appeals.
C. To craft a persuasive message that acknowledges and engages with
counterarguments.
D. To avoid discussing your own persuasive ideas entirely

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

ARLENE A. STA. MARIA, MA CHERRY ROSE P. CREENCIA

Teacher II Head Teacher VI / English Department