Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is a rhetorical device?

• A technique of using language effectively and persuasively

• A technique of using language to confuse the reader or listener

• A technique of using language to entertain the reader or listener

• A technique of using language to inform the reader or listener

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question that is not answered by the writer or speaker

• A question that is answered by the writer or speaker

• A question that is asked to confuse the reader or listener

• A question that is asked to entertain the reader or listener

What is an allusion in rhetoric?

• A brief or indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literal, or political significance

• A statement that is not true

• A statement that is meant to confuse the reader or listener

• A statement that is meant to entertain the reader or listener

What is the purpose of using allusions in rhetoric?

• To make a point and help the reader or listener understand the message

• To confuse the reader or listener

• To entertain the reader or listener

• To inform the reader or listener

What is an example of a biblical allusion?

• Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark

• He was good at business but his Achilles heel was gambling

• We were told to either reduce the staff or find new customers

• Agnes was neither going to classes nor doing her assignments

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the biblical allusion 'Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark'?

• It emphasizes the importance of being prepared for future events

• It highlights the story of Noah and his ark

• It suggests that gambling can lead to financial ruin

• It emphasizes the need to balance work and personal life

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an example of parallel structure?

• We were told to either reduce the staff or find new customers

• Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark

• He was good at business but his Achilles heel was gambling

• Agnes was neither going to classes nor doing her assignments

What is the purpose of using parallel structure in rhetoric?

• To make an idea clearer or for emphasis

• To confuse the reader or listener

• To entertain the reader or listener

• To inform the reader or listener

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is ethos in rhetoric?

• The credibility of the writer or speaker

• The logical reasoning used by the writer or speaker

• The emotional impact of the language used by the writer or speaker

• The use of rhetorical questions by the writer or speaker

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an example of ethos?

• As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will generate the best results

• We were told to either reduce the staff or find new customers

• Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark

• He was good at business but his Achilles heel was gambling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6