Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Which of the following examples demonstrates alliteration?

• "The wind whispered through the wild weeds."

• "He was a man who had seen the shadows of war."

• "Life is like a box of chocolates."

• "The sun set slowly in the west."

An anecdote is best described as:

• A brief story used to illustrate a point.

• A comparison between two unlike things.

• The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in words.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• "He was a Good Samaritan yesterday when he helped the lady start her car."

• "The aroma of freshly baked bread danced in the air."

• "She sells seashells by the seashore."

• "The athlete was as fast as lightning during the race."

Figurative language includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Literal statement

Which of the following is an example of humor in writing?

• "I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."

• "The stars looked down upon the earth, indifferent to its sorrows."

• "Her voice was a melody, soft and soothing."

• "The waves crashed angrily against the shore."

Imagery is best described as:

• The use of figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

• Language that appeals to the senses.

• The comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?

• "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

• "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

• "She is as heavy as an elephant!"

• "The gentle stream flowed through the dark forest."

Parallelism can be seen in which of the following examples?

• "She likes cooking, jogging, and to read."

• "She likes cooking, jogging, and reading."

• "He was tired because he was working."

• "The cat ran across the yard, jumped over the fence, and down the alley."

Which of the following is an example of repetition for effect?

• "Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."

• "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."

• "Life is a journey, not a destination."

• "He was as brave as a lion."

A rhetorical question is used to:

• Ask a question to which no answer is expected.

• Provide detailed information.

• Encourage the reader to find the answer.

• Confuse the reader.