1. Some novels effectively create persuasive messages and others only attempt to. Which of the following is something that is seen in stories that "miss the mark" when it comes to persuasiveness? A. rhetorical strategies
B. emotional context
C. relatable characters
D. distracting content

2. How does fiction make it easier to convey a message?
A. When you read fiction you forget it is make-believe.
B. People like reading fiction more than nonfiction.
C. Fiction is more believable than nonfiction.
D. Fiction is seen as fun and light-hearted.

3. Which of the following is an important characteristic of a persuasive novel?
A. based on a true story
B. makes you cry
C. always takes place in an imaginary world
D. incorporates rhetoric

4. Why was the novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, thought to be so influential and persuasive?
A. It was the first book sold for entertainment purposes, and was made into a movie the same year it was published.
B. It was an emotional and honest novel that described life for many slaves and was thought to impact the Civil War.
C. It was a series of poems written by slaves so they could be given an opportunity to earn money.
D. It was a fictitious novel created to entertain and engage readers so people could see how much fun reading could be.