Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

9th Grade

9 Qs

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Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.4, L.9-10.4, RI.9-10.1

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jacob Kerfoot

Used 114+ times

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define RHETORIC

The ability to think freely

The art of speaking effectively

The goal of an audience

A verbal dispute

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define CONCESSION

A place to buy snacks

When the writer gives you a call to action

An expression of concern for the feelings of those who disagree with the writer's position.

An idea that alludes to a famous/popular work

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define CLAIM

A position to be argued

The art of speaking effectively

A shellfish from the bay area

A short story that engages the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define REFUTATION

When the writer explains their main idea

When the writer creates a call to action

Where the author signs his/her name

Where the writer proves the opposing side to be wrong or in error using evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define ANECDOTE

Anti-poison treatment

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"

The art of speaking effectively

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define ALLUSION

A mysterious trick

A short story about somebody

A reference to something familiar or well-known in history, mythology, art, media, or literature.

When you speak of somebody in the 3rd person

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define ANTITHESIS

A contrast or opposition

When the writer makes a claim

The art of speaking effectively

A position to be argued

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

Language that is literal

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises

When writers "push back" against the other side in some way.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define DICTION

When the writer leaves a call to action

The writer's word choices

Describes the author's attitude towards his material, audience, or both

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4