Worksheet on Persuasive Texts: Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing persuasive techniques within a fictional persuasive text, aimed at Grade 8 students. It challenges students to identify literary devices and understand the author's intent.
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Worksheet on Persuasive Texts: Analysis & Annotation
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Grade Grade 8
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Analyzing Persuasive Techniques in Fictional Texts
In recent years, our community has faced numerous challenges—from environmental concerns to economic instability. It is imperative that we take decisive action now; otherwise, the future we pass on to our children may be bleak and uncertain. Imagine a world where pollution has rendered our cities uninhabitable, where income inequality has widened beyond repair, and where our natural resources are depleted beyond recognition. These aren't distant possibilities—they are imminent threats if we continue our current trajectory. But there is hope. By supporting renewable energy initiatives and prioritizing education, we can rebuild a sustainable, prosperous society. Our actions today will determine the legacy we leave behind. We must act collectively, with urgency and resolve, to shape a better tomorrow. The time for debate has passed; now is the moment for decisive, meaningful change. Together, we can make a difference, but only if we choose to act with conviction and purpose.
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Identify two persuasive techniques used in the passage and explain their effect.
[4 marks]2.
What is the tone of the passage? Support your answer with a brief explanation.
[2 marks]3.
Which phrase in the passage appeals to the reader's sense of responsibility?
[2 marks]4.
List one literary device used in the passage and describe its purpose.
[3 marks]5.
What is the main call to action in the passage?
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how the author uses sentence structure to emphasize urgency.
[4 marks]7.
Identify an example of a rhetorical question in the passage and discuss its purpose.
[3 marks]8.
Suggest one additional persuasive strategy that could strengthen this text.
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- 1/1/2026
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