ELA 9 Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Olivia, Oliver, and Liam were having a debate. Olivia mentioned an 'anecdote'. Can you help Liam understand what an anecdote is?

• A short narrative of an incident in the life of a person

• A question that does not expect to be answered because its answer is obvious

• The exact or approximate copy of any sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern

• The same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more clauses or sentences

Answer explanation

An anecdote is a short narrative of an incident in the life of a person, often used to illustrate a point or share an amusing or interesting experience. In the context of Olivia, Oliver, and Liam's debate, Olivia shared an anecdote to provide an example or support her argument. The other options do not accurately define what an anecdote is.

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Anika, Maya, and Aiden are having a debate. Maya asks, 'What is a rhetorical question?' Can you help them out?

• A short narrative of an incident in the life of a person

• A question that does not expect to be answered because its answer is obvious

• The exact or approximate copy of any sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern

• The same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more clauses or sentences

Answer explanation

A rhetorical question is a question that does not expect to be answered because its answer is obvious. In the context of the debate between Anika, Maya, and Aiden, this definition helps them understand that a rhetorical question is used for emphasis or to make a point, rather than seeking an actual response.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Abigail, Nora, and Benjamin are playing a game where they have to identify different literary devices. They come across the term 'repetition'. What is repetition?

• A short narrative of an incident in the life of a person

• A question that does not expect to be answered because its answer is obvious

• The exact or approximate copy of any sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern

• The same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more clauses or sentences

Answer explanation

Repetition is a literary device where a sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern is repeated for emphasis or effect. In the question, the players are asked to identify the meaning of 'repetition'. The correct choice is the one that defines it as the exact or approximate copy of any sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Why would the author of an article explain the credentials of a source they were including?

For example: According to Tony Pepperoni, director of Papa Johns research and development center, ...

• To make the article even more boring

• To build your trust in the comment they are using from this source

• The author is trying too hard and just seems desperate for your approval

• To provide a counter point

Avery, Noah, and Priya are playing a language game. They come across the term 'anaphora'. What does it mean?

• A short narrative of an incident in the life of a person

• A question that does not expect to be answered because its answer is obvious

• The exact or approximate copy of any sound, word, phrase, sentence, or grammar pattern

• The same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more clauses or sentences

Answer explanation

Anaphora refers to the repetition of the same expression at the beginning of two or more clauses or sentences. In the language game, Avery, Noah, and Priya encountered this term, which helps to emphasize a point or create a stylistic effect in writing or speech. The other options provided do not accurately define anaphora.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Imagine Samuel, William, and Lily are having a debate. They're discussing a concept called 'parallelism'. Can you help them understand what it is?

• Is it the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively?

• Could it be the sum of the choices an author makes in the literary or rhetorical devices they decide to use?

• Is it the framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity?

• Or does it refer to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their clearness or effectiveness?

Answer explanation

Parallelism is the framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. In the debate, Samuel, William, and Lily can understand parallelism as a technique that creates balance and coherence in writing by using similar grammatical structures. This helps in making the text more readable and persuasive.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the correct way to refer to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in your writing?

• The author uses Pathos to show...

• The author tells about their education and experience, which appeals to the readers sense of Ethos...

• Logos means an appeal to logic...

Imagine Arjun, Michael, and Maya are having a debate about writing. Arjun says diction is about 'writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively', Michael thinks it's about 'the choices an author makes in the literary or rhetorical devices they decide to use', and Maya believes it's about 'the framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity'. But you know that diction actually...

• Agrees with Arjun: The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively

• Agrees with Michael: The sum of the choices an author makes in the literary or rhetorical devices they decide to use

• Agrees with Maya: The framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity

• Refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their clearness or effectiveness

Answer explanation

Diction refers to the writer's word choices, particularly in terms of their clarity and effectiveness. While Arjun, Michael, and Maya's definitions touch on aspects of writing, they do not accurately capture the essence of diction. The correct definition focuses on the choice of words and their impact on the overall quality of the writing.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During a fun game of word trivia, Harper asked Luna and Mia: 'What is euphemism?'

• The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively

• The sum of the choices an author makes in the literary or rhetorical devices they decide to use

• The milder or less direct expression of a harsh or blunt expression

• Refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their clearness or effectiveness

Answer explanation

Euphemism refers to a milder or less direct expression used in place of a harsh or blunt one. In the question, Harper asked Luna and Mia to define euphemism, and the correct choice among the options provided is the one that describes it as a softer or less direct way of expressing something that might be considered harsh or blunt.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ava, Charlotte, and Scarlett are having a debate about literature. They stumbled upon the term 'tone'. Can you help them by telling what is tone?

• The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively

• The sum of the choices an author makes in the literary or rhetorical devices they decide to use

• The milder or less direct expression of a harsh or blunt expression

• The author's attitude or opinion of the content or the audience, or both

Answer explanation

In the question about the term 'tone' in literature, the correct choice is the author's attitude or opinion of the content or the audience, or both. This option accurately defines tone as it reflects the author's perspective and feelings towards the subject matter and/or the readers, which can be conveyed through their choice of words, style, and literary devices.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4