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Glossary of Rhetorical Devices

Authored by Tara Prochorena

English

10th Grade

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Glossary of Rhetorical Devices
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

Our rage is a hammer, and if change does not come soon, our elected officials will become the nails that feel our force.

Simile

Metaphor

Anecdote

Alliteration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

It's important to put your full care and attention into everything you do. One time, I was baking a cake and I used salt instead of sugar because I was not paying close attention. As I'm sure you can guess, that cake did not taste very good!

Alliteration

Euphemism

Anecdote

Hyperbole

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

She is as fierce as a tiger, never backing down from any battle that comes her way. This is why we should elect her to be our new state representative.

Simile

Anecdote

Hyperbole

Parallel Structure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

I could talk more deeply about all the troubles our country faces, but I do not wish to open Pandora's Box today. Instead, I am here to motivate you.

Repetition

Metaphor

Sarcasm

Allusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

Every choice you make is like spinning the wheel of fortune—sometimes you will get the result that you desire, while other times you will end up with something you hoped to avoid.

Analogy

Euphemism

Sarcasm

Procatalepsis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

We are gathered here today to honor our beloved family dog who was put to sleep last week after being hit by a car. We need to take action against reckless drivers speeding through neighborhoods.

Hyperbole

Euphemism

Sarcasm

Alliteration

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 3 pts

I know you are bold, brilliant, and brave. I believe that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to!

Sarcasm

Metaphor

Alliteration

Repetition

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