GCSE Persuasive Writing Quiz

This GCSE English quiz helps students revise persuasive writing tecniques in a fun and interactive way. Using real-world examples from political speeches, the quiz challenges learners to:

Identify persuasive techniques (rhetorical questions, emotive language, statistics, etc.)

Analyse how writers influence their audience

Apply persuasive devices in their own writing

Why teachers will love it:

Engaging format: quiz-style questions keep students motivated

Real-world focus: examples students can actually relate to

Flexible use: perfect as a starter, plenary, revision activity, or homework

Exam-ready practice: builds confidence for GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Persuasive/Transactional Writing)

This resource is ideal for both classroom and online learning, helping students revise key persuasive techniques while enjoying the process.