Text Facts
Vocab
Persuasive Techniques
100

Who wrote this text?

Jo Bloggs

100

Point 4 - find a word that means to make less of something.

reduce

100

"respectfully request" - name the technique.

a) alliteration

b) anecdote

c) appeal to family values

a) alliteration

200

What is the form of this text?

a) Persuasive

b) Petition

c) Article

Petition

200

Final paragraph - find a word that means 'whole'

entire

200

Find 2 words or phrases with positive connotations (100 points for each)

Many options: improved / better / enhanced / increased / positive impact

300

When was this text written?

June 5th 2025

300

Point 3 - What does "commute" mean?

a) arrive

b) talk

c) travel

c) travel

300

Name the technique used here:

"Research consistently shows..."

Expert opinion / evidence

400

What is the title of this text?

Petition for a Later School Start Time

400

Point 1 - find a word that means 'regularly' or 'always'

consistently

400

What is the main 'call to action' in this text?

Sign the petition / change the start time

500

Which of the following is NOT put forward as a reason to have a later start time?

a) increased safety

b) allow teachers more time to prepare

c) increase student attendance

b) allow teachers more time to prepare

500

Final paragraph - what does 'conducive' mean?

a) productive

b) quiet

c) friendly

a) productive

500

Find a triple (rule of 3) in this text.

Many options:

healthier, happier, and more engaged

improved concentration, memory, and overall cognitive function

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