
Rhetorical Devices Quiz
Authored by Amy Rosser
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets.'
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Anaphora
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of antithesis?
A literary device that involves the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.
A figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis
A type of argument that presents two opposite ideas and then argues for one
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device is used in the following question: 'Are you going to let this injustice continue?'
Rhetorical question
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a call to action in a speech or text?
To confuse the audience
To provide background information
To prompt the audience to take a specific action
To entertain the audience
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the rhetorical device in the sentence: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.6.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of name calling in persuasive writing?
To show respect for the opposing viewpoint
To strengthen the opposing viewpoint
To discredit or belittle the opposing viewpoint or person
To present a balanced argument
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of ethos in rhetoric.
The use of repetition in rhetoric
Credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer
The use of logical reasoning in rhetoric
The use of emotional appeal in rhetoric
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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