Rhetorical Devices Post-Test

Language designed to have a persuasive effect on its audience.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A question asked that doesn’t require an answer but makes the audience think to emphasize a point.

A special type of comparison that helps to illustrate your point.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

A comparison between 2 objects using like or as.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

A comparison between 2 objects that shows them as the same.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The repeated use of a sentence structure to make a point.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The repeated use of a word or phrase for an intentional purpose.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A reference to a significant event, person, etc. for an intentional purpose.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A short story that is used to make a point.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

To convince an audience of the author's credibility or character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5