RHETORICAL DEVICES

RHETORICAL DEVICES

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
W.11-12.2D, RL.2.4, RL.5.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is amplification in rhetorical devices?

Back

Amplification is a rhetorical device that emphasizes a point by adding or embellishing something just said, often using adjectives.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of amplification.

Back

An example of amplification is: 'Love, REAL LOVE, takes time.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an analogy in rhetorical devices?

Back

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of an analogy.

Back

An example of an analogy is: 'If BRAINS WERE GOLD, you'd be poorer than Weasley.'

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a simile.

Back

An example of a simile is: 'A child's mind is a hungry puppy; feed it well.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing?

Back

Rhetorical devices are used to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience by enhancing the effectiveness of the message.

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