A picture made with words although images may also appeal to touch, hearing, and taste -in a much broader sense, imagery refers to an author’s use of figures of speech of any kind

Not the thing or idea the word stands for (denotation), but the attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by the word

What is "Closing by Return?"

Not the thing or idea the word stands for (denotation), but the attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by the word

Sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat

What is Colloquialism?

Language which occurs more often in speech than in writing

Not the thing or idea the word stands for (denotation), but the attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by the word

Replacing a harsh word with a more pleasant one

Describes language that moves, for meaning or effect, beyond standard or literal meaning

Sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat

What is Figurative Language?

Describes language that moves, for meaning or effect, beyond standard or literal meaning

Not the thing or idea the word stands for (denotation), but the attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by the word

Language which occurs more often in speech than in writing

Sentence that exhorts, advises, calls to action

The continuity, or coherence, among the sentences of a paragraph

Replacing a harsh word with a more pleasant one

Serve to separate and to introduce the several divisions of a subject or thought

Not the thing or idea the word stands for (denotation), but the attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by the word

What is Framing Words?

Replacing a harsh word with a more pleasant one

A picture made with words although images may also appeal to touch, hearing, and taste

Serve to separate and to introduce the several divisions of a subject or thought

A picture made with words although images may also appeal to touch, hearing, and taste -in a much broader sense, imagery refers to an author’s use of figures of speech of any kind

What is Hortative Sentence?

Sentence that exhorts, advises, calls to action

Describes language that moves, for meaning or effect, beyond standard or literal meaning

A picture made with words although images may also appeal to touch, hearing, and taste

Sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat

The continuity, or coherence, among the sentences of a paragraph

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

A picture made with words although images may also appeal to touch, hearing, and taste -in a much broader sense, imagery refers to an author’s use of figures of speech of any kind

Saying the opposite of what is meant

Sentence that exhorts, advises, calls to action

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

What is Imperative Sentences?

Sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat

Saying the opposite of what is meant

Using a single feature to present the whole (often not distinguished from synecdoche)

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

Saying the opposite of what is meant

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

Using a single feature to present the whole (often not distinguished from synecdoche)

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

What is Juxtaposition?

Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts -The difference between them highlights their difference

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

Saying the opposite of what is meant

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different

Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts -The difference between them highlights their difference

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

Using a single feature to present the whole (often not distinguished from synecdoche)

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

Sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

Paradoxical juxtaposition of words that seem to contradict one another

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

An implied comparison between two things seemingly quite different -metaphors make the abstract, concrete; the unfamiliar, familiar

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

Sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end

Paradoxical juxtaposition of words that seem to contradict one another

Is the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, and is thus structurally the opposite of asyndeton.

What is a Periodic Sentence?

Sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

A question asked for dramatic effect -serves an organizing purpose, setting up the point the writer wishes to develop -is also used for effect, emphasis, or provocation, or for drawing a conclusionary statement from the facts at hand

A figure of speech whereby ideas, animals, or things are given human attributes

What is Personification?

A figure of speech whereby ideas, animals, or things are given human attributes

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

Is the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, and is thus structurally the opposite of asyndeton.

A question asked for dramatic effect

What is Polysyndeton?

Is the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, and is thus structurally the opposite of asyndeton.

Parallel sentence structures use the same part of speech or grammatical structure to convey equal or relate ideas.

Sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end

A question asked for dramatic effect

What is a Rhetorical Question?

A question asked for dramatic effect -serves an organizing purpose, setting up the point the writer wishes to develop -is also used for effect, emphasis, or provocation, or for drawing a conclusionary statement

Is the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause, and is thus structurally the opposite of asyndeton.

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

An ironic, sarcastic, or witty composition that claims to argue for something, but actually argues against it

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

A question asked for dramatic effect -serves an organizing purpose, setting up the point the writer wishes to develop -is also used for effect, emphasis, or provocation, or for drawing a conclusionary statement from the facts at hand

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

What is a Synecdoche?

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

The speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

What is an Underestimate?

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

The speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience

The speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience -In some essays, the tone may be so personal that readers come to feel they know the author intimately

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

Includes several similar rhetorical devices, all involving a grammatically correct linkage (or yoking together) of two or more parts of speech by another part of speech. The main benefit of the linking is that it shows relationships between ideas and actions more clearly.

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations

A form of metaphor which in mention a part signifies the whole, or the whole symbolizes the part (often not distinguished from metonymy)

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

a quality that evokes pity or sadness

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

The speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience -In some essays, the tone may be so personal that readers come to feel they know the author intimately Examples:

the principle of reason and judgment, associated with the animus.

Is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. It generally uses “like” or “as”.

A person, place or thing that exists both in its own right as something real and tangible and also as something greater than itself- an attitude, a belief, a quality, a value

To play down or soften something that is starting, horrifying, shocking, painful, or otherwise deserving of more emotion and attention than the writer gives it

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is Alliteration?

The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound

A reference to a generally familiar person, place or thing, whether real or legendary

A comparison of two things, often a dissimilar nature yet alike in certain aspects, in order to suggest that what is true of one applies to the other

The repetition of a word, or group of words, at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences or lines

of poetry

Answer explanation

Example: The majestic, the magnificent Mississippi.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Allusion?

The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound

A comparison of two things, often a dissimilar nature yet alike in certain aspects, in order to suggest

that what is true of one applies to the other

A reference to a generally familiar person, place or thing, whether real or legendary

A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point.

Answer explanation

Example: To eat or not to eat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Analogy?

The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound

A comparison of two things, often a dissimilar nature yet alike in certain aspects, in order to suggest that what is true of one applies to the other

A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point. Forms a more human connection (pathos) between audience and speaker.

A reference to a generally familiar person, place or thing, whether real or legendary

Answer explanation

Example: Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Anaphora

The repetition of a word, or group of words, at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences or lines

of poetry

The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound

A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point. Forms a more human connection (pathos) between audience and speaker.

Repetition of words in reverse order

Answer explanation

Example: Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.
Example: Fail to plan, to fail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Anecdote?

The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound

Repetition of words in reverse order

A reference to a generally familiar person, place or thing, whether real or legendary

A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point. Forms a more human connection (pathos) between audience and speaker.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Antimetabole?

Repetition of words in reverse order

Establishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or

juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure.

Omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words. It creates an emotional

feeling of “building up” and that there is more to follow.

A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point. Forms a more human connection (pathos) between audience and speaker.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Antithesis?

The practise of ending a long paragraph or one section of an essay by returning to an image,

an idea, or a statement that occurs in the beginning

The repetition of internal vowel sounds in closely following words.

Omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words. It creates an emotional

feeling of “building up” and that there is more to follow.

Establishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or

juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is Alliteration?

Example: The majestic, the magnificent Mississippi.

What is Allusion?

Example: To eat or not to eat.

What is Analogy?

Example: Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.

What is Anaphora

Example: Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.
Example: Fail to plan, to fail.

What is Anecdote?

What is Antimetabole?

What is Antithesis?

What is Assonance?

What is Asyndeton?

What is "Closing by Return?"

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Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is Alliteration?

Example: The majestic, the magnificent Mississippi.

What is Allusion?

Example: To eat or not to eat.

What is Analogy?

Example: Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.

What is Anaphora

Example: Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.Example: Fail to plan, to fail.

What is Anecdote?

What is Antimetabole?

What is Antithesis?

What is Assonance?

What is Asyndeton?

What is "Closing by Return?"

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Example: Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.
Example: Fail to plan, to fail.