Final Exam Part 2 - Persuasive Writing

What is the definition of rhetorical questions?

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer

• a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point

Which two paragraphs are the most similar?

• Introduction and Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion and Body Paragraphs

• None of the paragraphs are similar.

• 
  Introduction and Conclusion

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay? (Choose the BEST answer)

• 
  Grapes and popcorn

• Your opinion

• 
  Details

• Reasons and evidence

"All Americans eat fast food."

Which rhetorical device is this cartoon an example of?

• Logical Fallacy

• Generalizations

• Hyperbole

• Emotional Appeals

Which choice is an example of a rhetorical question?

• Can you imagine what would happen if plastic bags covered each of our oceans?

• Who is sitting next to that student?

The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________. 

• counterargument
• explanation
• claim
• evidence

In a school debate, Mia, Arjun, and Michael are asked to support their arguments. What would they use as specific facts, statistics, and examples?

• evidence

• topics

• connotation

• treacherous

Identify the figure of speech that implies comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

They entered the room as quiet as spiders

• rhetorical question

• ethos

• metaphor

• simile

a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point than rather get an answer

• hyperbole

• anaphora

• rhetorical question

• metaphor